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WN62 DWW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,064 mi
Last recorded156,064 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 DWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 156,064 miles

light rust on rear inner sills plus floor pans

Pass 11 Feb 2022 140,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,236 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021

Road wheel fixing missing 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 121,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,572 miles

under trays fitted to engine limiting view of some components

under trays fitted to vehicle limiting view of some components

Fail 15 Mar 2019 116,570 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted to engine limiting view of some components

under trays fitted to vehicle limiting view of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,867 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 89,867 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,018 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 DWW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WN62 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN62 DWW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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