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YC62 WLL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,150 mi
Last recorded160,150 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 160,150 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 140,174 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to warning marks

Offside Front Inner brake pad getting low and slight lip on disc

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Fail 2 Mar 2020 140,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to warning marks

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad getting low and slight lip on disc

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,649 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2018 112,703 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 112,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,698 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

bottom covers fitted.

rear wiper blade split.

top engine covers fitted.

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 WLL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLL, 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 WLL registered?

YC62 WLL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is YC62 WLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 WLL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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