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WF62 JNL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,344 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 83,340 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 76,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very small cracks around treads both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 67,145 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very small cracks around treads both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 62,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low off the scale (4.1.2 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 54,957 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 48,438 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 42,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,908 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2016 38,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

washer flow poor due to split pipe

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,370 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

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 JNL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

WF62 JNL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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