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WF62 MTJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,916 mi
Last recorded69,916 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,916 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 57,620 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2022 55,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,587 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 51,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 49,388 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 49,326 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced led strip broken and very dim (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,951 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MTJ 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 80%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

WF62 MTJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is WF62 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 MTJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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