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WU62 YCF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,704 mi
Last recorded160,704 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 YCF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 160,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 154,983 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 149,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 149,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 142,939 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 142,938 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake weak

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 137,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2021 132,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 115,291 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 115,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,091 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,205 miles

Bump stops perished

Offside Rear tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,333 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,681 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 YCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

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

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