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WL62 ELC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,392 mi
Last recorded74,392 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 ELC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 74,392 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,602 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 69,777 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 69,777 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 66,007 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,124 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 61,124 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,811 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measures between 3mm-3.5mm overall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 47,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 31,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2016 22,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 14,267 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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WL62 ELC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WL62 ELC, 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 WL62 ELC registered?

WL62 ELC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is WL62 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL62 ELC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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