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YK62 WNB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,232 mi
Last recorded102,232 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 102,232 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 102,215 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 102,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,169 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside and nearside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,705 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2020 75,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the rigth (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower pig tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,890 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,375 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 WNB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

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

Is YK62 WNB safe to buy?

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