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MA62 WNM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,141 mi
Last recorded97,141 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 WNM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 97,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,316 miles

Offside Rear clip missing off caliper

Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,595 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 84,595 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 80,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 77,870 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 70,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,599 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,872 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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MA62 WNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MA62 WNM, 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 MA62 WNM registered?

MA62 WNM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MA62 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 WNM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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