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FR62 WXV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,600 mi
Last recorded104,600 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR62 WXV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,600 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2022 104,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,542 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 1 Dec 2021 93,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,522 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,520 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 30,814 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,088 miles

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 WXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WXV, 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.

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What year was FR62 WXV registered?

FR62 WXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is FR62 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR62 WXV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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