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YF62 MJK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 MJK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 114,646 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,152 miles

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

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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 110,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,648 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,533 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 92,533 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,308 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Rear tail lamp lense cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,322 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 71,332 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,540 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 61,540 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,654 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2017 53,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,871 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 44,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2015 31,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn off bald on outer.

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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YF62 MJK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF62 MJK, 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

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What year was YF62 MJK registered?

YF62 MJK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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