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YK62 UXA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 98,355 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 98,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 91,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 66,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 59,024 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 52,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,182 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,716 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,759 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,246 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 UXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

YK62 UXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is YK62 UXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 UXA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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