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WU62 YBO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,058 mi
Last recorded76,058 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 YBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 66,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 59,322 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 56,414 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 52,383 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 47,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 47,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 39,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,306 miles

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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WU62 YBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WU62 YBO, 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 WU62 YBO registered?

WU62 YBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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