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YC62 WFB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,782 mi
Last recorded58,782 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 WFB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 58,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 50,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 50,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 42,377 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arms,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 42,377 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front arms,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 40,426 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 38,069 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 38,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 35,182 miles

monitor rear tyre wear

Pass 5 Jan 2019 30,929 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 30,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer brake pad lining coming away from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,798 miles

signs of pitting at front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2016 21,843 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 21,843 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 17,365 miles

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

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 WFB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC62 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

YC62 WFB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 WFB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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