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YC62 WGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,135 mi
Last recorded151,135 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 WGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 151,135 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2024 135,651 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 131,807 miles

undertrays engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 124,968 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S N/S front and rear (5.3.2 (c))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2021 115,880 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,663 miles

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

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

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

engine covers + under tray fiited

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,467 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 87,177 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,725 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,834 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,678 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 WGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

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

Is YC62 WGU safe to buy?

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