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WF62 LXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,331 mi
Last recorded110,331 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 110,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 106,198 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 106,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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 13 Jul 2023 102,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 102,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault illuminated during brake test (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly located (4.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 96,549 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 96,549 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,996 miles

front brakes wearing thin

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,874 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 59,848 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement resin leaking out (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 54,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement resin leaking out (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,024 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 LXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

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

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