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MK62 WCF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,554 mi
Last recorded136,554 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 WCF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 136,554 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 127,777 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 127,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 116,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,983 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 106,959 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 96,985 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 80,063 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,296 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,948 miles

offside front tyre has a cut to the tread but is less than 25mm

offside front tyre is wearing thin on the outer shoulder

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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MK62 WCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MK62 WCF, 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 MK62 WCF registered?

MK62 WCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is MK62 WCF safe to buy?

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