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YK62 WHB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,698 mi
Last recorded81,698 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WHB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 81,698 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,966 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 73,966 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked at tread Pirelli Potanza 245/35/R18 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 64,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked at tread Pirelli Potanza 245/35/R18 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 62,556 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 56,906 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 50,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 41,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. suspect repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall. suspect repair. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 33,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions too low to register

n/s and o/s rear tyres low

Pass 23 May 2016 24,288 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register

Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,278 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 WHB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

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

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