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YH62 WGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 WGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 109,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2026 107,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 103,985 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 103,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,996 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 91,760 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 83,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 73,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 67,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,285 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,349 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 51,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,786 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 36,786 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,701 miles

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

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

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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YH62 WGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH62 WGU, 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 YH62 WGU registered?

YH62 WGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 WGU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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