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MF62 WSU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,294 mi
Last recorded52,294 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 WSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 52,294 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 49,242 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2025 49,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,175 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 45,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 41,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 37,437 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 37,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,514 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,303 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 28,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,493 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,640 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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MF62 WSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF62 WSU, 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 MF62 WSU registered?

MF62 WSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is MF62 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 WSU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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