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WF62 DMY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,773 mi
Last recorded91,773 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 DMY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,208 miles

- Underbody corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 80,247 miles

- Underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 80,240 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible - Excessively faded characters (0.1 (b))

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

- Underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 74,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear body and suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,761 miles

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted impeding inspection to subscribed areas

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,176 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,063 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,877 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,338 miles

Offside steering arm slight freeplay

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside of car

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,087 miles

slight freeplay in o/s steering arm

unable to properly inspect rear seatbelts as items on seats

under trays fitted preventing proper inspection of underside

Fail 15 Sep 2017 41,087 miles

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

slight freeplay in o/s steering arm

unable to properly inspect rear seatbelts as items on seats

under trays fitted preventing proper inspection of underside

Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,917 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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 DMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc 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 WF62 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

WF62 DMY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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