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YK62 HXG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,727 mi
Last recorded206,727 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HXG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 206,727 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 206,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured section holding bracket for rear suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured section holding bracket for rear suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 187,476 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2025 186,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2024 171,560 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2024 171,560 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 162,966 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 158,013 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 143,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,509 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 120,509 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,170 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,840 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,896 miles

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

engine + floor covers fitted

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 HXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 YK62 HXG, 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 HXG registered?

YK62 HXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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