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YK62 HWG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,338 mi
Last recorded141,338 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm bush slightly worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2019 122,119 miles

Front both front forward bushes on track control arms starting to split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight play to o/s of steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2018 102,528 miles

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

Nearside Front forward facing track control arm front bush has slight play

Nearside Rear slight rotation noise at wheel

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

very slight minor power steering oil weep from power steering rack pinion seal

Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front forward facing track control arm front bush has slight play

Nearside Rear slight rotation noise at wheel

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

very slight minor power steering oil weep from power steering rack pinion seal

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,521 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,521 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,804 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 46,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,167 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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YK62 HWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

YK62 HWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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