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FV62 WFC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,803 mi
Last recorded95,803 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 WFC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 95,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front headlight misty

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 91,313 miles

CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND BRAKING PARTS SHOING SOME AGE RELATED DETERIATION

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SHOWING SLIGHT DETERIATION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 82,658 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 67,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 67,094 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald on both edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing the inner edge

child seat nsr

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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FV62 WFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 FV62 WFC, 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 FV62 WFC registered?

FV62 WFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is FV62 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 WFC 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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