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YK62 HVD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HVD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 129,862 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,279 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Light intensity reduced (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,762 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,711 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 68,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,376 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,603 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,775 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear diff oil leak

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 HVD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YK62 HVD, 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 YK62 HVD registered?

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

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