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WN62 APY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,887 mi
Last recorded130,887 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 APY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 130,887 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 121,074 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 121,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 112,029 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,078 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2022 92,602 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2021 80,243 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,236 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,311 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,625 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2018 51,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,240 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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WN62 APY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WN62 APY, 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 WN62 APY registered?

WN62 APY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is WN62 APY safe to buy?

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