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YR62 UDK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,640 mi
Last recorded111,640 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 UDK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 111,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 103,312 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 103,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2021 100,519 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 100,519 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,313 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 83,371 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,996 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,145 miles

n/s number plate light dim

Fail 19 Sep 2016 57,143 miles

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

n/s number plate light dim

rear pads worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,353 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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YR62 UDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YR62 UDK, 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 YR62 UDK registered?

YR62 UDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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