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YK62 HXP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,259 mi
Last recorded113,259 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 113,259 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 113,220 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 105,368 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,422 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,094 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,136 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,136 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 58,972 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,441 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,916 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 HXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

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

Is YK62 HXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 HXP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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