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YK62 UCU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,444 mi
Last recorded63,444 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UCU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 63,444 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,874 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 62,870 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,643 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 53,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 50,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,785 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,195 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,266 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 UCU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

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

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