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YK62 WFM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,478 mi
Last recorded145,478 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WFM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 145,478 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 145,467 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 127,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

little reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,717 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 85,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 72,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,434 miles

nsr shock absorber bump stop rubber bush deteriorated

osr shock absorber bump stop rubber bush deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,330 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 WFM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

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

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