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2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · YK62 WFJ

YK62 WFJ

2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 123,775 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 1 SERIES
Year / Origin
2012 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Jun 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
Recorded Mileage
123,775 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Jun 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition, showing a stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 12 June 2025 at 123,775 miles resulted in a pass despite a flagged front oil leak. While the tester noted the leak was not excessive, it represents the only recorded defect in a series of otherwise clean tests between 2021 and 2024 where the vehicle passed with no recorded faults or advisories. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between June 2021 (66,211 miles) and June 2025 (123,775 miles), the car covered 57,564 miles, indicating a steady and predictable usage rate. This consistent accumulation suggests the vehicle has avoided long periods of തന്നെ which often lead to seal degradation and seized components, though the total mileage places natural wear on mechanical components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the engine bay to address the oil leak identified in the 2025 test, determining if it is a simple gasket seal or a more complex front cover issue. Because the record shows no previous advisories for suspension or brakes, the buyer should still check for worn rubber bushes and coil springs, as these are common failure points on this model at this mileage bracket despite a clean MOT history. The lack of historical structural corrosion issues suggests the chassis has been well maintained, but a visual check of the underbody for surface rust remains necessary for a 14-year-old BMW.
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YK62 WFJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
  • 123,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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YK62 WFJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (YK62 WFJ) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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YK62 WFJ Mileage History

  1. 15/06/202283,658 mi
  2. 16/06/2023102,783 mi+19,125 mi
  3. 13/06/2024114,774 mi+11,991 mi
  4. 12/06/2025123,775 mi+9,001 mi

Average of roughly 13,409 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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