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YF62 WXY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,264 mi
Last recorded111,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 WXY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 111,264 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 10 Jan 2025 89,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,988 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 83,157 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,029 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm dunlop 1915 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm dunlop 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,193 miles

all four tyre valves perished

both front tyres have slight cracking in tyre tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,917 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 WXY 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 YF62 WXY, 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 YF62 WXY registered?

YF62 WXY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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