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YK62 WSD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,791 mi
Last recorded72,791 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WSD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 72,791 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 71,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,723 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,801 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,025 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,855 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2016 34,534 miles

engine covers,under trays

Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,337 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 WSD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WSD, 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 WSD registered?

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

Is YK62 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 WSD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK62 WSD have outstanding finance?

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