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YF62 NKS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,068 mi
Last recorded58,068 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 NKS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 58,068 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 49,344 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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,182 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 38,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 35,691 miles

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Rear Tyre's Tread Low (2012)

Pass 2 Nov 2021 32,715 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,307 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 26,183 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 21,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 17,439 miles

suspect slight leak from offside front suspension arm oil-filled bush

uneven tyre wear nearside front, tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 12,849 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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YF62 NKS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YF62 NKS, 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 NKS registered?

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

Is YF62 NKS safe to buy?

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