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YG62 KLX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,139 mi
Last recorded162,139 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 KLX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 162,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 156,117 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 146,130 miles

Both rear tyres starting to split on inner walls

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 138,837 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 129,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 120,858 miles

Offside Front Slight play felt while shaking wheel from 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock unable to pinpoint play further investigation required

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,373 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/side and o/side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,265 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 71,793 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,225 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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YG62 KLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc 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 YG62 KLX, 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 YG62 KLX registered?

YG62 KLX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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