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YK62 OPW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,293 mi
Last recorded110,293 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OPW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 110,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 106,207 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2024 106,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,535 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 95,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 85,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,251 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 77,251 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 72,031 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 72,031 miles

Emissions not tested insufficient oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 63,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 48,325 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 48,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,493 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 14,875 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 14,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 OPW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OPW, 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.

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What year was YK62 OPW registered?

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

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