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YT62 WJY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,045 mi
Last recorded116,045 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 WJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 116,045 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 111,148 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 111,128 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated both side (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,749 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,116 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 95,690 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 95,670 miles

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

Brake warning light remains on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 83,556 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 83,556 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 72,700 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 72,690 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,351 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,786 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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YT62 WJY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YT62 WJY, 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 YT62 WJY registered?

YT62 WJY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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