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WN62 YAD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,711 mi
Last recorded59,711 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 YAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 59,711 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,993 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2025 50,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2024 37,033 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 26,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 24,321 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,394 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 20,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 18,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 14,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,712 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 11,712 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 9,000 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 9,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WN62 YAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WN62 YAD, 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 WN62 YAD registered?

WN62 YAD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is WN62 YAD safe to buy?

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