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YK62 WKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,459 mi
Last recorded63,459 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 63,459 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 63,457 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,397 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 60,396 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 57,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 57,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2023 55,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 53,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm *245 35 18* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,938 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,431 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 39,431 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 34,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 26,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,600 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 WKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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