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WR62 GDE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,955 mi
Last recorded125,955 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 GDE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 125,955 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 118,090 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 110,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 97,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 91,526 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,460 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 89,460 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,929 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,929 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,929 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,147 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,087 miles

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,445 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 51,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 GDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

WR62 GDE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is WR62 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 GDE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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