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WR62 LDN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 LDN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 91,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,399 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 68,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,810 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 56,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,114 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,308 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,932 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,560 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,300 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 LDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LDN, 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 LDN registered?

WR62 LDN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is WR62 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 LDN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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