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YK62 RFE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,227 mi
Last recorded123,227 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 123,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 119,967 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 110,929 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2024 110,929 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,431 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,861 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 86,840 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 78,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,379 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides 205/60/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Rear pads low

Fail 3 Sep 2019 69,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides 205/60/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Rear pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,683 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,312 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 31,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,420 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 RFE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

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

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