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WF62 MZJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,845 mi
Last recorded105,845 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 MZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,845 miles

COOLNT LEAK

Fail 9 Jan 2026 105,845 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLNT LEAK

Pass 31 Jan 2025 98,491 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 98,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 92,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,170 miles

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

tpms on

Fail 7 Mar 2023 82,058 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

tpms on

Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,240 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 64,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,886 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 59,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,602 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 52,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 41,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges and sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 41,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges and sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread worn smooth on inner/outer shoulder edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 30,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,102 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 MZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

WF62 MZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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