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YK62 XYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,658 mi
Last recorded56,658 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 XYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 56,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 36,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,019 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,875 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 30,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,507 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 27,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 24,189 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 20,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,760 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 14,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,209 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 XYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

YK62 XYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is YK62 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 XYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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