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YK62 UUM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,437 mi
Last recorded119,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 119,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 117,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 113,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 102,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S&O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,299 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,766 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 89,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,667 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 74,484 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 65,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,555 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 61,555 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,526 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 45,526 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,160 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall.

damage too o/s/f tyre sidewall close to cord exposure.

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear wiper rubber inefficient.

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 UUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

YK62 UUM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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