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YK62 WUH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,376 mi
Last recorded125,376 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WUH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 125,376 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 119,126 miles

engine bay covers fitted Engine under covers fitted. Under floor covers fitted. sill covers fitted. No emissions detected. Vehicle in good order

Pass 6 Feb 2024 112,361 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 91,970 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,960 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 58,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,558 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,195 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 WUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WUH, 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

How do I check the history of YK62 WUH?

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What year was YK62 WUH registered?

YK62 WUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is YK62 WUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 WUH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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