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WF62 XPO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,203 mi
Last recorded185,203 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 185,203 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 185,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 180,569 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 173,408 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2024 173,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 165,631 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2021 160,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,614 miles

Front brake discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2019 146,434 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2018 138,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. and smooth on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop/swhock protector worn and insecure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. and smooth on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 125,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. and smooth on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop/swhock protector worn and insecure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. and smooth on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,469 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,827 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 XPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XPO, 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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WF62 XPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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