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YK62 PPZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 PPZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,186 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2026 90,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Juddering (3.4 (b) (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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack arm, but not excessive.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,911 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end/arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,146 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 71,414 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 51,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 40,944 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,353 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 19,249 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 13,770 miles

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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 PPZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?

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

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