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YT62 MKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,536 mi
Last recorded90,536 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 MKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 90,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 78,026 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 64,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,087 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 64,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,958 miles

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 52,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 45,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,503 miles

Multiple covers and trims fitted obscuring various components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,277 miles

Under tray fitted.

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 MKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YT62 MKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT62 MKO registered?

YT62 MKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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