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MV62 WSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 WSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 78,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp luminescence reduced

Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2022 63,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front daytime running light out

Fail 10 Sep 2021 51,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front daytime running light out

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,609 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,963 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 40,963 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,014 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 37,014 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MV62 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

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

Is MV62 WSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV62 WSZ 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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