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WL62 FDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,936 mi
Last recorded132,936 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 FDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 132,936 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 127,956 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,872 miles

Nearside Front water in headlamp lens

Pass 14 Apr 2023 107,955 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 107,955 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,914 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 94,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 83,079 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 83,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 75,885 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,759 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 60,613 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,458 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 30,095 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 FDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL62 FDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WL62 FDX?

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What year was WL62 FDX registered?

WL62 FDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is WL62 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL62 FDX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL62 FDX have outstanding finance?

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