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WF62 XRS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,786 mi
Last recorded79,786 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 XRS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,786 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2026 79,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,353 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,965 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2022 74,369 miles

Front Washers weak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,498 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 45,542 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 32,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished and worn low 2.4mm centre tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished between tread and outer side wall.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished and worn low 2.6mm centre tread.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 28,089 miles

both rear and offside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,883 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 XRS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

WF62 XRS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is WF62 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 XRS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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