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WJ62 DSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,516 mi
Last recorded106,516 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 DSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 106,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,820 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 101,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,484 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 91,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 82,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,166 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 78,164 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 75,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2020 75,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,884 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,129 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 33,040 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Small damage to nearside front inner edge of tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,652 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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WJ62 DSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 WJ62 DSX, 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 WJ62 DSX registered?

WJ62 DSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is WJ62 DSX safe to buy?

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