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YY12 WKC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,779 mi
Last recorded61,779 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 WKC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 61,779 miles

Covers obscuring some testable items

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2026 61,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Covers obscuring some testable items

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,654 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 43,543 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,296 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,112 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,241 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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YY12 WKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY12 WKC, 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 YY12 WKC registered?

YY12 WKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is YY12 WKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 WKC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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