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WF62 VBO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,360 mi
Last recorded86,360 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 VBO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 86,360 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 84,497 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,043 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 82,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 79,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 79,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,118 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,019 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 65,810 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,901 miles

Both rear discs slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,330 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 21,459 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 21,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VBO, 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

How do I check the history of WF62 VBO?

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What year was WF62 VBO registered?

WF62 VBO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is WF62 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 VBO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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