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YK62 UMR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,766 mi
Last recorded73,766 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UMR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,766 miles

Exhaust system degraded (flexi damaged and insecure)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 73,762 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust system degraded (flexi damaged and insecure)

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,468 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,409 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working more than 50% leds working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected NOT WORKING (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured WHITE LIGHT SLIGHT ORANGE (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged ALL FOUR TYRES DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Fail 20 Mar 2025 68,409 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working more than 50% leds working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative checked pressures reset system (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected NOT WORKING (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured WHITE LIGHT SLIGHT ORANGE (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged ALL FOUR TYRES DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,359 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,535 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,428 miles

engine covers and undertray present

Pass 7 Nov 2020 51,903 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,234 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,904 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 31,760 miles

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2016 26,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,602 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 UMR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR registered?

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

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