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WP62 AYF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,811 mi
Last recorded106,811 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm + edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & nearside 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,009 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 92,296 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Dec 2021 89,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,831 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,239 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 77,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,118 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 40,075 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,958 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Rear tyres 3mm

Underbody covers fitted

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 AYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AYF, 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 AYF registered?

WP62 AYF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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