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YK62 UTS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,169 mi
Last recorded126,169 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 126,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 120,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 112,352 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 112,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 106,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3.5mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 105,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod 225/40/18 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3.5mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,851 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 99,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,067 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,405 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,401 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,494 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 72,494 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 22,647 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 UTS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

YK62 UTS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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