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WF62 CFN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,681 mi
Last recorded165,681 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 CFN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 165,681 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 165,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 156,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 156,307 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 156,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S door mirror cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on outer edge with cuts exposing ply or cords. 225/40/18 92Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 153,333 miles

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

Nearside Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside DRL Not Working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 27 Aug 2022 153,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside DRL Not Working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2021 144,320 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

os mirror glass broken

unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats down

Pass 19 Aug 2020 140,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 135,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 129,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 108,778 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 108,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,324 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn very low (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

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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WF62 CFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WF62 CFN, 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 WF62 CFN registered?

WF62 CFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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