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WP62 AXW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 AXW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 103,004 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 98,970 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,586 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 95,579 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing n/s/f +o/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 88,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,727 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 74,833 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,456 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,441 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 64,441 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,312 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 40,787 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 33,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF suspension arm bush starting to perish, with slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR tyre tread getting low (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OSF suspension arm bush starting to perish, with slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,820 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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WP62 AXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 WP62 AXW, 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 WP62 AXW registered?

WP62 AXW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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