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WU62 YCA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 YCA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 78,906 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 78,906 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,540 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 72,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 65,480 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Aug 2024 65,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coil springs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,172 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2022 50,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 44,305 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 44,305 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,677 miles

Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,946 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,127 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 16,544 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 YCA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 WU62 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

WU62 YCA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is WU62 YCA safe to buy?

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