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FR62 WDG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 WDG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 139,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,230 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 123,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,597 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 108,284 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,619 miles

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

Offside Rear slight damage to inner alloy

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 102,616 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight damage to inner alloy

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,802 miles

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

Steering rack internals knocking

Pass 31 Aug 2018 88,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre low on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre low on tred

Offside Front tyre low on both edges

Offside Rear tyre low on tred

Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 37,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FR62 WDG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FR62 WDG, 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 FR62 WDG registered?

FR62 WDG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is FR62 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 WDG 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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