2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YK62 ULV
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 94,020 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK62 ULV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 94,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK62 ULV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (YK62 ULV) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YK62 ULV Mileage History
- 07/02/202373,439 mi
- 16/02/202479,979 mi+6,540 mi
- 16/02/202479,979 mi
- 27/01/202583,971 mi+3,992 mi
- 10/02/202694,020 mi+10,049 mi
Average of roughly 6,841 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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