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YK62 WPE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,181 mi
Last recorded142,181 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 142,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 142,160 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 174,581 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 261,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 135,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 119,284 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,511 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad's look right on limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 WPE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

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

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