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PE62 WYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,685 mi
Last recorded110,685 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 WYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 110,685 miles

ALL SHOCKER DUST COVERS DAMAGED

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND COVERD IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened AND COVERD IN UNDERSEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 110,586 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 97,214 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and excess worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 72,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and excess worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,516 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 31,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,954 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 27,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,947 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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PE62 WYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE62 WYV, 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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PE62 WYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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