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WF12 YJS

2012 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,741 mi
Last recorded27,741 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW F Series15,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 YJS
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 27,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 24,772 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 24,560 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,627 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 23,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 22,958 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 22,948 miles

Central Front Outer Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Front Upper Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 21,596 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 21,596 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 19,191 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 19,191 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,772 miles

Drive chain slightly tight has a heavy tight spot (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 8,268 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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WF12 YJS is a 2012 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 15,032 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF12 YJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF12 YJS registered?

WF12 YJS is a 2012 BMW F Series, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is WF12 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 YJS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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