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PE62 WYA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,424 mi
Last recorded89,424 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 WYA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 89,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 86,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 84,001 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,717 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,614 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 76,614 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,821 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 41,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,377 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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PE62 WYA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PE62 WYA, 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 PE62 WYA registered?

PE62 WYA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is PE62 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 WYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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