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WN62 BJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,907 mi
Last recorded59,907 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 BJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,907 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 55,225 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 52,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 47,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,744 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 39,649 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,539 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 29 Oct 2016 29,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,622 miles

Child Seats fitted in Rear - Unable to Test Seatbelts

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 BJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU registered?

WN62 BJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WN62 BJU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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