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WL62 KDJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,814 mi
Last recorded68,814 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 KDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 68,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 68,811 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 62,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 58,505 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 55,481 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,734 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,242 miles

rear disc brakes slightly rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,263 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,341 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 23,341 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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 KDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KDJ, 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

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What year was WL62 KDJ registered?

WL62 KDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is WL62 KDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL62 KDJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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