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YG62 WNM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,328 mi
Last recorded156,328 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WNM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 156,328 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 146,347 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

cover sills shields

lift top struts fronts

Fail 26 Nov 2024 146,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

cover sills shields

lift top struts fronts

Pass 4 Nov 2023 139,616 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 26 Nov 2022 133,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlight lens is cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,168 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 116,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,070 miles

offside front headlight is cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2017 111,070 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

front brake discs are lipped

offside front headlight is cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 24 Oct 2016 102,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,114 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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YG62 WNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG62 WNM, 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 YG62 WNM registered?

YG62 WNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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