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YK62 SOU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,371 mi
Last recorded114,371 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 SOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,371 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 114,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working re new blud and make work (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 fit new bulds and mak ligth work (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2024 109,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 104,531 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,345 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,002 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,835 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,457 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 SOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

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

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