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EF62 WZY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 WZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 130,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 125,248 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 117,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,954 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,138 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,856 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 64,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 13 Dec 2017 49,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 37,980 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 37,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 26,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wear on outer edge n/side front tyre

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 WZY 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 84.6%.

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 WZY, 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

How do I check the history of EF62 WZY?

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What year was EF62 WZY registered?

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

Is EF62 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 WZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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