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YH62 LGK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,640 mi
Last recorded56,640 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 LGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 56,640 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 56,640 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2024 52,285 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,928 miles

Nearside Front washer jet slightly faulty - leaking at join but still providing fluid to screen at time of test - recommend further investigation/repair as necessary

Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,380 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,307 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,151 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 30,147 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 24,161 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 24,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 17,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 11,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 11,616 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 9,278 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 LGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH62 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

YH62 LGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YH62 LGK safe to buy?

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