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WR62 SRZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,341 mi
Last recorded142,341 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 142,341 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 142,340 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 138,537 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 138,537 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 132,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 130,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 119,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 113,254 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 108,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,375 miles

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,057 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Sep 2017 83,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

tpms light on

Fail 9 Jan 2017 68,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 52,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tread no core showing (4.1.E.1)

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 SRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

WR62 SRZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is WR62 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 SRZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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