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YC62 WGW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,782 mi
Last recorded104,782 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 WGW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 104,782 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,661 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,478 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 82,478 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,148 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,049 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 63,049 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,805 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front headlamp brackets broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,696 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 WGW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

YC62 WGW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is YC62 WGW safe to buy?

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