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YP62 KAA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,382 mi
Last recorded159,382 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 KAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 159,382 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(lower front inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 140,665 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 117,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 92,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres n/s and o/s cracks in sidewalls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2018 91,933 miles

Front Position lamp not working N/S AND O/S (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres n/s and o/s cracks in sidewalls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,819 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,705 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,342 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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YP62 KAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP62 KAA, 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 YP62 KAA registered?

YP62 KAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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