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YK62 WNN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,676 mi
Last recorded139,676 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 139,676 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2025 125,112 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 125,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. in favour of off/side (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 107,114 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn down also outer wall damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 82,933 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 82,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,137 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 73,137 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 67,057 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2017 50,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 35,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,956 miles

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

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

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 WNN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WNN, 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 WNN registered?

YK62 WNN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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