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YK62 UTP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,999 mi
Last recorded137,999 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 137,999 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 131,366 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 131,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,527 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,054 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 75,897 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 30 Aug 2016 59,388 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,989 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 UTP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

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

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