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YK62 ORZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,460 mi
Last recorded156,460 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 ORZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 156,460 miles

Engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2025 143,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2024 134,580 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 12 Jun 2023 126,765 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2022 98,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 81,213 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2020 61,442 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted

rear wiper blade worn

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 50,020 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 50,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,588 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 46,586 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,921 miles

both front tyre treads mishaped

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,422 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,267 miles

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 ORZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

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

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