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YK62 XJB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,827 mi
Last recorded89,827 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,827 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2025 84,946 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2025 84,946 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 80,718 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2024 80,718 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 76,785 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2023 76,702 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2022 70,514 miles

brake pad warning on

Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 May 2020 55,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 45,742 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,853 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,614 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 XJB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

YK62 XJB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is YK62 XJB safe to buy?

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