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YK62 URY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,754 mi
Last recorded77,754 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 URY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,142 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 69,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2024 58,595 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 53,247 miles

Offside Front slight play inner rack

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 46,639 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,071 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2019 38,844 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 31,407 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 30,717 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 16,615 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,158 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 URY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 URY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK62 URY registered?

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

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