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WP61 WKW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,890 mi
Last recorded83,890 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 WKW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 83,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 80,439 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,891 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 57,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,120 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,307 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,125 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 45,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has slight restricted free movement

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has slight restricted free movement

Fail 24 Jan 2018 39,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has slight restricted free movement

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has slight restricted free movement

Pass 20 Jan 2017 35,968 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,329 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WP61 WKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WP61 WKW, 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 WP61 WKW registered?

WP61 WKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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