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WF62 EHG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 EHG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,924 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 95,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 90,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 90,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 83,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 83,335 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From around turbocharger. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover is broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 1.7mm and is worn significantly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover is broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 2.0mm and is worn significantly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 83,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From around turbocharger. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover is broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 1.7mm and is worn significantly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover is broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 2.0mm and is worn significantly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 73,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Fail 15 Jan 2022 73,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 15 Jan 2021 71,414 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 53,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,902 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer shoulder

Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,766 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 42,158 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,947 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,467 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 EHG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EHG, 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 EHG registered?

WF62 EHG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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