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YE62 DTK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,543 mi
Last recorded55,543 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 DTK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 55,543 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 52,201 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 38,765 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 38,016 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 38,010 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,827 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,507 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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YE62 DTK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 DTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE62 DTK?

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What year was YE62 DTK registered?

YE62 DTK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YE62 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 DTK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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