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MV62 WRO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,543 mi
Last recorded43,543 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 WRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 43,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 r/flat p-zero (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 41,335 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 41,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 36,536 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 33,730 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 30,337 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 18,369 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 15,598 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,294 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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MV62 WRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 MV62 WRO, 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 MV62 WRO registered?

MV62 WRO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is MV62 WRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 WRO 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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