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YE62 KTJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 KTJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,315 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2025 131,197 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ON limit 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 131,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ON limit 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 128,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 124,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 121,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 116,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,606 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 88,913 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 83,061 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 83,061 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,266 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KTJ, 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.

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What year was YE62 KTJ registered?

YE62 KTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is YE62 KTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 KTJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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