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WR62 CTY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,537 mi
Last recorded156,537 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 CTY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 156,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 146,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 137,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 127,101 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2023 127,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,135 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,943 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 118,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,448 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing. Has obligatary mirrors present

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 103,920 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside windscreen washer jet is defective

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,142 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness and discs are lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside windscreen washer jet is leaking

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,142 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum thickness and discs are lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside windscreen washer jet is leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 63,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WR62 CTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WR62 CTY, 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

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What year was WR62 CTY registered?

WR62 CTY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is WR62 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 CTY shows 15 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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