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YC62 WFA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,038 mi
Last recorded30,038 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 WFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 30,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 29,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 28,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 27,687 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 26,203 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 26 Oct 2020 24,750 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 17 Oct 2019 23,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 17,902 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,550 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 11,577 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 9,377 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner edge

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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YC62 WFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC62 WFA, 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 YC62 WFA registered?

YC62 WFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is YC62 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 WFA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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