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WF62 MGV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,639 mi
Last recorded92,639 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 92,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 92,639 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,263 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,087 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 62,378 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 56,379 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 46,009 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,651 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges (raised tread)

Offside Rear tyres starting to wear low in places

Pass 25 Oct 2016 28,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,454 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 MGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

WF62 MGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is WF62 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 MGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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