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YP62 KCG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,550 mi
Last recorded145,550 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,550 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 145,457 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 141,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,176 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 120,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2020 120,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,114 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,287 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 85,287 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 69,953 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 54,804 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,628 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 KCG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YP62 KCG, 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 KCG registered?

YP62 KCG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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