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WJ62 VSM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,438 mi
Last recorded71,438 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 71,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2025 58,598 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 58,598 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 48,255 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 48,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 44,837 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,963 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 32,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 27,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,195 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 24,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other crack (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other crack (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other crack (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other crack (4.1.D.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 21,003 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 17,718 miles

child seat fitted

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 VSM 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 69.2%.

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 VSM, 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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WJ62 VSM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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