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WN62 YWO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,228 mi
Last recorded194,228 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 YWO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 194,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 167,779 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 167,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 148,254 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 137,190 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under trays

Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,817 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,682 miles

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

Play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,473 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,089 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front play in inner steering joints (tie rod end )

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YWO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WN62 YWO, 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

How do I check the history of WN62 YWO?

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What year was WN62 YWO registered?

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

Is WN62 YWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN62 YWO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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