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WR62 FYS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,814 mi
Last recorded125,814 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 FYS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 125,814 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 125,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 123,019 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 118,354 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 118,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 110,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 105,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,057 miles

Rear tyres cracking slightly on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,512 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,954 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,005 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 FYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FYS, 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.

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What year was WR62 FYS registered?

WR62 FYS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is WR62 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 FYS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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