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YK62 HZC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,426 mi
Last recorded83,426 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 HZC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 83,426 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 83,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 79,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,554 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,280 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 56,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,145 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,062 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,678 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 33,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,655 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,774 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD.

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 HZC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

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

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