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YK62 XSF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,686 mi
Last recorded148,686 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 148,686 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower exhaust flexi slight deteriation

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 135,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,331 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 106,478 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 44,712 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,804 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 XSF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

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

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