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WF62 TWL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,478 mi
Last recorded45,478 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 TWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 45,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 37,034 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 37,034 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 29,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 20,097 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 20,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 16,832 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 16,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 15,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Damaged and Perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 5 Nov 2018 14,636 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 12,886 miles

Full under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low out side edge + side wall damage

Pass 9 Nov 2016 11,106 miles

All wheels kerb damage

Pass 27 Oct 2015 9,057 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 TWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TWL, 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 TWL registered?

WF62 TWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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The MOT history for WF62 TWL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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