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YK62 WEA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,943 mi
Last recorded30,943 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WEA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 30,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 29,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 27,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 24,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 22,183 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 20,855 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 19,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 16,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 15,435 miles

Nearside Front outer edge of tyre tread worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front outer edge of tyre tread worn low

Pass 20 Sep 2016 13,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 11,088 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 WEA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WEA, 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

How do I check the history of YK62 WEA?

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What year was YK62 WEA registered?

YK62 WEA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is YK62 WEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 WEA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK62 WEA have outstanding finance?

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