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YK62 HTL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,337 mi
Last recorded143,337 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HTL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 143,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 143,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 134,018 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 134,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 125,384 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 120,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 111,954 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 111,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,491 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 105,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,087 miles

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

underside sill and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full view

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,087 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

underside sill and engine bay covers fitted not allowing full view

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,679 miles

osf tyre wearing outer tread

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,679 miles

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

osf tyre wearing outer tread

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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YK62 HTL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK62 HTL, 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 YK62 HTL registered?

YK62 HTL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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