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YK62 XED

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,709 mi
Last recorded75,709 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XED
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 75,709 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,978 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 71,953 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 70,517 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 68,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,934 miles

Brake warning lamp indicator on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2020 65,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake warning lamp indicator on

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,622 miles

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

Offside Front slight damaged to wing

Oil leak can not see were from due to covers ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

can not see rear of brake pads all round

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

front and rear brake imbalance 24%

Pass 1 Oct 2016 27,083 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,340 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 XED is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 XED, 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 XED registered?

YK62 XED is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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