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YK62 UTY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,998 mi
Last recorded68,998 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UTY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,998 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 65,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front shock absorber protective boots split

Pass 29 Jan 2020 57,155 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 57,155 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 27,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 22,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 22,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,492 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 UTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

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

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