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YK62 PBX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,076 mi
Last recorded137,076 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 PBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 137,076 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 136,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 128,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 115,313 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

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

Pass 18 Apr 2021 103,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 89,544 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 89,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,213 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,157 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,320 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,022 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING

Front PADS WEARING LOW APPOX 4.00MM

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Rear PADS WEARING LOW APPOX 3.00MM

Fail 19 Aug 2016 52,995 miles

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

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING

Front PADS WEARING LOW APPOX 4.00MM

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM CENTRE (4.1.E.1)

Rear PADS WEARING LOW APPOX 3.00MM

Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,779 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 PBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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