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WP62 FHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,920 mi
Last recorded175,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 175,920 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 167,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 146,630 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 138,185 miles

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

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

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

under tray/covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jan 2023 138,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under tray/covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2021 129,260 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 129,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge of tread 205/55/R16 RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 122,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge of tread 205/55/R16 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,105 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,757 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,569 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FHA 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 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 WP62 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

WP62 FHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is WP62 FHA safe to buy?

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