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MV62 WRT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,809 mi
Last recorded58,809 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 WRT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 58,809 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 58,809 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 55,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 50,340 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 43,608 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 38,793 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,555 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 28,933 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts on tread side but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2018 28,393 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts on tread side but not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2016 24,732 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,114 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 WRT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WRT, 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 MV62 WRT registered?

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

Is MV62 WRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 WRT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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