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YH62 HKL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

133,156 mi
Last recorded133,156 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HKL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,156 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 124,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 118,829 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 118,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front washer inop (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer inop (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower screen centre of screen. stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Too high now adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight wear in inner rack joints advise ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close to limit advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,029 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,278 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 105,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,155 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve starting to perish/deteriorate

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to perish/deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,135 miles

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Light is on , but does not indicate a fault with the system.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,133 miles

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring Light is on , but does not indicate a fault with the system.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,518 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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YH62 HKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 YH62 HKL, 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 YH62 HKL registered?

YH62 HKL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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