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YK62 WRD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,397 mi
Last recorded101,397 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WRD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,397 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,421 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 94,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing uneven and low on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,097 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,494 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,121 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 WRD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK62 WRD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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