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YK62 WDD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,445 mi
Last recorded120,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 120,445 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,919 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 111,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 106,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flex deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2022 101,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 82,517 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,609 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 12 Sep 2018 72,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 13 Sep 2017 59,975 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,120 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads 85% worn

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,930 miles

rear axle leaking oil

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 WDD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

YK62 WDD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is YK62 WDD safe to buy?

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