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YK62 HXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,263 mi
Last recorded164,263 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 164,263 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 148,808 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 121,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 113,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 108,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 102,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower control arm front bush slightly worn

Offside Front Lower control arm front bush slightly worn

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 92,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,979 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 55,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,547 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 35,618 miles

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nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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 HXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HXZ, 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 HXZ registered?

YK62 HXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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