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YK62 OJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,748 mi
Last recorded112,748 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 112,748 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER MISSING

Offside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR FLOORS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 110,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 110,783 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 109,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,610 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,915 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 82,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,644 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 76,640 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,815 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

YK62 OJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is YK62 OJU safe to buy?

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