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YK62 OSW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,388 mi
Last recorded147,388 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OSW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 147,388 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 131,155 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 126,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2019 116,737 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2019 116,726 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at nearside front next to the fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 109,000 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 96,692 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 96,691 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS

Offside Front TYRE OUTER EDGE ALMOST ON CORDS

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,877 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,099 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 OSW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

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

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