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WF62 JKN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,661 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 84,598 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 76,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,158 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,183 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 67,096 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 67,096 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 61,814 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2017 57,103 miles

Small cut to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Small cut to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2016 49,345 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 49,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,619 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 JKN 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 JKN, 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 JKN registered?

WF62 JKN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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