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WK62 YZU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,096 mi
Last recorded96,096 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 YZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 96,096 miles

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 96,092 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake warning light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 96,654 miles

Central Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached front lower splitter insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust shield loose

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,133 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 78,792 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 72,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,049 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 60,045 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 52,734 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 41,283 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 39,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 25,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 22,211 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,480 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 14,011 miles

under trays 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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WK62 YZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK62 YZU, 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 WK62 YZU registered?

WK62 YZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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