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WF62 WWL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 WWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 71,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush Cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 57,531 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 57,531 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,559 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,614 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 37,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 30,998 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 28,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 28,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 24,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 21,106 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 15,440 miles

both front tyres slight wear on shoulders

Pass 28 Oct 2015 11,144 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 WWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WWL, 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 WWL registered?

WF62 WWL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is WF62 WWL safe to buy?

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