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WR62 DFN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,673 mi
Last recorded122,673 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 DFN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 122,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,008 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 120,865 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 73,709 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 64,244 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 55,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,350 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,658 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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WR62 DFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WR62 DFN, 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 DFN registered?

WR62 DFN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is WR62 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 DFN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR62 DFN have outstanding finance?

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