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EF62 WZS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,801 mi
Last recorded110,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 WZS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 110,801 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 110,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,603 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,269 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,924 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 80,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,860 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,539 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 51,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,243 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2017 47,402 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,376 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EF62 WZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF62 WZS, 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 EF62 WZS registered?

EF62 WZS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is EF62 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 WZS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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