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WD62 CLV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD62 CLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 122,238 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2025 117,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 113,817 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 113,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 104,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 103,974 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,275 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 93,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

headlight light switch operating in reverse mode when side lamps are switched on

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 87,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,640 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Feb 2020 70,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,818 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 60,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,532 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,520 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,369 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,850 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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WD62 CLV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD62 CLV, 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 WD62 CLV registered?

WD62 CLV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is WD62 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD62 CLV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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