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YK62 URG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,509 mi
Last recorded122,509 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 URG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 122,509 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 112,602 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front shock absorbers dust covers are deteriorated , insecure and incomplete

both rear lower suspension arms have plastic covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

both rear shock absorbers dust covers are insecure and incomplete

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

slight knocking noise detected from offside steering mechanism when rocked side to side laterally

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 11 Nov 2024 109,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front shock absorbers dust covers are deteriorated , insecure and incomplete

both rear lower suspension arms have plastic covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

both rear shock absorbers dust covers are insecure and incomplete

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

slight knocking noise detected from offside steering mechanism when rocked side to side laterally

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,781 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 97,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,970 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,525 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,576 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,317 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,174 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,831 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,334 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 URG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

YK62 URG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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