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WR62 OLU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,573 mi
Last recorded86,573 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 OLU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 86,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 76,474 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 72,197 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,275 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet worn

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,436 miles

all brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2020 47,301 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 34,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,563 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,817 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 20,537 miles

Front Front number plate cracked.

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 OLU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU?

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What year was WR62 OLU registered?

WR62 OLU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is WR62 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 OLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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