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YY62 WCV

2013 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 1 Series65,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 WCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 141,221 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2025 141,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2024 134,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge slight cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 127,379 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 127,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,310 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 118,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 109,804 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,443 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 80,442 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,488 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,864 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,617 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

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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YY62 WCV is a 2013 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 65,681 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 YY62 WCV, 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 13 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY62 WCV registered?

YY62 WCV is a 2013 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 February 2013.

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