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WF62 VBM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,517 mi
Last recorded73,517 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VBM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 73,517 miles

offside rear brake pad warning wire broken - rubbing on wheel

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2025 73,517 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake pad warning wire broken - rubbing on wheel

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2024 67,731 miles

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorber dust covers loose n/s and o/s

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 62,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs inner faces slight corrosion / wear n/s and o/s

rear shock absorber dust covers loose

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

very slight play o/s steering rack end ?

Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,719 miles

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded n/s and o/s

rear shock absorber dust covers loose n/s and o/s

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,755 miles

front brake disc inner faces corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / sheilds fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 46,156 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / sheilds fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,862 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,469 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low on tread

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trims fitted

unable to fully inspect some underside items plastic shields fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,649 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VBM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

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

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The MOT history for WF62 VBM 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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