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YK62 YAH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,076 mi
Last recorded72,076 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YAH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 72,076 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,638 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 61,799 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 58,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 55,447 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,051 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,500 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 51,500 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,487 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,158 miles

Slight binding O/S/F brake

Fail 31 Aug 2018 47,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight binding O/S/F brake

Pass 26 Aug 2017 42,426 miles

both rear tyres worn low on limit

Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 28,186 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undercovers fitted.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 28,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undercovers fitted.

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 YAH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

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

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