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YK62 UYF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,225 mi
Last recorded140,225 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UYF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 140,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 133,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,920 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,764 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 123,754 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 119,458 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,578 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 5 Jan 2017 83,578 miles

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 10 Oct 2015 59,898 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

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 UYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UYF, 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 UYF registered?

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

Is YK62 UYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 UYF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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