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WF62 MSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,406 mi
Last recorded99,406 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 MSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 91,502 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 91,502 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play bearing also rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn -- 2mm in center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn -- 2mm in center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 53,910 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 48,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,947 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,502 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,356 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,808 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,839 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,096 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 MSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

WF62 MSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is WF62 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 MSX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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