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YK62 RHE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,456 mi
Last recorded102,456 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 102,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2025 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 3 Sep 2025 97,120 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 22 Aug 2024 90,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,472 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,463 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,237 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,260 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,079 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,680 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)

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 RHE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

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

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