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WF12 AUP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,278 mi
Last recorded148,278 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 AUP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 148,278 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 148,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 139,702 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 139,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 122,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 115,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 109,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin across the axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,162 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,979 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,932 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle covering testable components

Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle covering testable components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,979 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,479 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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WF12 AUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WF12 AUP, 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 WF12 AUP registered?

WF12 AUP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WF12 AUP safe to buy?

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