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YK62 YCV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,879 mi
Last recorded116,879 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 116,879 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 106,547 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,112 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 100,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 97,822 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 97,822 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn large lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 88,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 69,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 43,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,772 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,635 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 YCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

YK62 YCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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