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YF62 PWK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,602 mi
Last recorded135,602 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 PWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 135,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2025 134,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 131,132 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 124,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 124,352 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 124,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 123,378 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 108,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 97,461 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 86,992 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 69,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 54,239 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 17,032 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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YF62 PWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YF62 PWK, 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 YF62 PWK registered?

YF62 PWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is YF62 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 PWK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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