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WJ62 DTF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,413 mi
Last recorded60,413 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 DTF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 60,413 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 55,253 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 55,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 51,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,801 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 44,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,856 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,174 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,052 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,377 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,294 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 DTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WJ62 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

WJ62 DTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 DTF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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