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WR62 DFF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

189,328 mi
Last recorded189,328 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 DFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 189,328 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 189,103 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 188,863 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 184,852 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 184,786 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 184,686 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 177,338 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 177,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 166,468 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 151,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 151,014 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 119,176 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 100,485 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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 DFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DFF, 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 DFF registered?

WR62 DFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is WR62 DFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 DFF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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