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MV62 WSJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,997 mi
Last recorded139,997 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 WSJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 139,997 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 135,604 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 119,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 112,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 86,155 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,969 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

long parking brake travel but locked out on tester

Pass 17 Oct 2018 64,084 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 50,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,523 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 WSJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

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

Is MV62 WSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 WSJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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