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WN62 JVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,440 mi
Last recorded78,440 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 JVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,788 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 71,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 71,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,799 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 57,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,416 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 55,416 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator red brake light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 51,623 miles

Front brake wear warning on dash but pads are new

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 45,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,755 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 JVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

WN62 JVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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