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RE62 WPA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 WPA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 103,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 93,695 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake weak

Pass 9 Nov 2023 81,694 miles

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

Nearside washer jet insecure

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 81,694 miles

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

Nearside washer jet insecure

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 75,595 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 75,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,461 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,249 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,529 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,200 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,825 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,070 miles

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

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing component

Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,436 miles

225 45 17 91 w rsc run flat

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine cover and undertrays

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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RE62 WPA 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 81.3%.

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 RE62 WPA, 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 RE62 WPA registered?

RE62 WPA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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