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YK62 WCW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,036 mi
Last recorded104,036 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WCW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,036 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 98,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,654 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 88,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,929 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 82,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,246 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 76,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 63,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 53,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 32,517 miles

Offside Front inner rack slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2015 24,914 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 WCW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WCW, 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 YK62 WCW registered?

YK62 WCW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is YK62 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 WCW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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