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WF62 DYG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,446 mi
Last recorded62,446 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 DYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 53,511 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 53,511 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 46,690 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 46,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,197 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 38,197 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 31,409 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 24,809 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 28 Sep 2017 20,272 miles

Front tyres bald on edges in places

Pass 17 Oct 2016 16,493 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer shoulders in places

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,138 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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WF62 DYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DYG, 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 WF62 DYG registered?

WF62 DYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is WF62 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 DYG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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