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YK62 WBT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,166 mi
Last recorded97,166 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WBT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 97,166 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,009 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 85,972 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 64,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,951 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread perrishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 56,951 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread perrishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 49,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 43,686 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,590 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,033 miles

tested in wet condition

under tray and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle under side

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,640 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,932 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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YK62 WBT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK62 WBT, 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 YK62 WBT registered?

YK62 WBT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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