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YK62 HWJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,453 mi
Last recorded167,453 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 167,453 miles

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

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 5 Nov 2025 167,446 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside & nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible offside & nearside (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 9 Oct 2024 162,764 miles

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

chip in the windscreen

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear differential leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2024 162,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

chip in the windscreen

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear differential leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2023 149,102 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 149,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 133,286 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 117,314 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 101,554 miles

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

N/S/F Day time running light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,259 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 94,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outter sidewall 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.mm inner and outter edges and nail in tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,011 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,067 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have deep cuts on the side walls, no cords exposed

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 HWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

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

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