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WL62 RXV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,743 mi
Last recorded87,743 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,743 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 9 May 2025 84,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth CHANGE NOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just starting to wear on the inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth and starting to wear on the inner edge CHANGE NOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 79,118 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2023 73,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked / perished (205/50/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 68,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,764 miles

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 62,768 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 62,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 53,211 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 19 Apr 2018 40,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,454 miles

Front brake pad wearing thin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 22 Apr 2017 33,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pad wearing thin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,753 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,533 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 RXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

WL62 RXV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is WL62 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL62 RXV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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