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FV62 WYM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 WYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 98,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 96,893 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 96,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sealable temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,047 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 92,033 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 87,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 81,536 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 81,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,326 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 80,326 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,433 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 68,657 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,711 miles

Brake discs on front have wear Lipped

Brake pads on rear are Low

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,289 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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FV62 WYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WYM, 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 FV62 WYM registered?

FV62 WYM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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