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WF62 OBR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,629 mi
Last recorded124,629 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 OBR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,629 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 124,628 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing N/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured front arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing N/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2018 122,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

emissions did not register

Pass 31 May 2017 102,078 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 99,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,426 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 OBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

WF62 OBR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is WF62 OBR safe to buy?

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