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YH62 PDK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 103,693 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 103,693 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 100,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2025 100,572 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2024 97,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,827 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,342 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2021 80,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,452 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 65,233 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,105 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 38,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 23,830 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 19,559 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 PDK 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 75%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

YH62 PDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is YH62 PDK safe to buy?

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