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LR62 WTP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,318 mi
Last recorded136,318 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 WTP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 136,318 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 8 Apr 2026 136,318 miles

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

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,876 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 112,905 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tracking/Braking Arm Inner Bush has Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and BADLY WORN on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tracking/Braking Arm Inner Bush has Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,964 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 89,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn through top layer on outer edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 73,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn through top layer on outer edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,807 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 63,806 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 61,039 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 50,827 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 50,827 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 39,594 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2015 35,683 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2015 35,682 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LR62 WTP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR62 WTP, 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 LR62 WTP registered?

LR62 WTP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is LR62 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 WTP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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