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WN62 YKS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,766 mi
Last recorded117,766 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 YKS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,766 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Jacking pad is missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 117,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front For lamp not working

Nearside Front Jacking pad is missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,999 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2020 104,276 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,442 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 69,681 miles

engine covers and 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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WN62 YKS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WN62 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

WN62 YKS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for WN62 YKS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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