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YK62 HYS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,857 mi
Last recorded165,857 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HYS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 165,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 155,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 145,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 137,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 128,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 115,571 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 115,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 107,181 miles

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

covers fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 83,013 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,565 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 55,565 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HYS, 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 HYS registered?

YK62 HYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YK62 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 HYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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