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WF62 JJZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,874 mi
Last recorded128,874 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 JJZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 128,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 116,688 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 108,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,586 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 99,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 82,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on edges

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 JJZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

WF62 JJZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is WF62 JJZ safe to buy?

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