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YC62 WGF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,322 mi
Last recorded109,322 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 WGF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 109,322 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 98,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,223 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 82,852 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,486 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 6 Oct 2020 71,900 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,802 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake would benefit from adjustment

Pass 20 Oct 2018 52,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 47,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,694 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 41,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,924 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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YC62 WGF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WGF, 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.

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What year was YC62 WGF registered?

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

Is YC62 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 WGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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