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YK62 OSL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OSL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,229 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 95,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,123 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 91,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,578 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,007 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 79,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly scrubbed on outer edge and perished and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tread getting low approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 48,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,614 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,169 miles

rear sidelights different side to side

rear tyres worn

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 OSL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

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

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