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WP62 MWC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,068 mi
Last recorded119,068 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 MWC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 119,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 110,844 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 110,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,703 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,942 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 75,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 57,469 miles

all tyre worn on edges

vehicle tested wet

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,770 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 MWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWC, 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

How do I check the history of WP62 MWC?

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What year was WP62 MWC registered?

WP62 MWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is WP62 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP62 MWC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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