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WR62 FMJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 FMJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 96,469 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 96,469 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,234 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 87,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,495 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 78,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,431 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,852 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,975 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 FMJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WR62 FMJ, 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 WR62 FMJ?

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What year was WR62 FMJ registered?

WR62 FMJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is WR62 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 FMJ 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.

Does WR62 FMJ have outstanding finance?

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