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MV62 WUW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,039 mi
Last recorded111,039 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 WUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 111,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 110,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 110,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 107,496 miles

Steering rack is worn on the offside

Fail 8 Nov 2023 107,445 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack is worn on the offside

Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear parking brake grabbing and has poor effort

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,082 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 103,066 miles

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted calliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,737 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining clip missing (caliper still secure & operating as it should)

Fail 21 Oct 2020 94,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake caliper retaining clip missing (caliper still secure & operating as it should)

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering arm

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,613 miles

Front Tyre worn and perishing slightly on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,138 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,557 miles

engine and under trays fitted

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Oct 2016 60,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm - 1.53 mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit =1.84 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning on dash

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,778 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 WUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WUW, 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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MV62 WUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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