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YK62 XKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,492 mi
Last recorded131,492 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 131,492 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,533 miles

Central Rear Lower Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2024 121,532 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Lower large under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 109,050 miles

Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are incomplete

Long travel on the parking brake lever

Nearside Front Wiper blade is splitting

Nearside Rear Shock-absorber protective shroud is broken and insecure

Play in the offside steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint

Fail 22 Nov 2023 109,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are incomplete

Long travel on the parking brake lever

Nearside Front Wiper blade is splitting

Nearside Rear Shock-absorber protective shroud is broken and insecure

Play in the offside steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint

Pass 24 Nov 2022 91,366 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 78,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end and inner steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc lipped

Fail 12 Nov 2021 78,842 miles

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

Front brake disc lipped

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end and inner steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

covers & trays

no DRL

oil level low

Fail 16 Nov 2020 69,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers & trays

no DRL

oil level low

Fail 16 Nov 2020 69,122 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

NSF main beam bulb loose in holder

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 44,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 29,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,002 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 24,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 35 18. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Shoulders bald. (225 40 18) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Shoulders bald. (225 40 18) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Shoulders bald. (245 35 18) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 16,378 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 XKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

YK62 XKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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