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YT62 MKF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,768 mi
Last recorded118,768 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 MKF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 118,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 118,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 118,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 117,505 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 117,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 110,736 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,263 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 89,263 miles

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached both side inner bush excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 76,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,666 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,301 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 34,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 34,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,189 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn on outer treads and slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,653 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 15,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YT62 MKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT62 MKF, 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 YT62 MKF registered?

YT62 MKF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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