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WR62 UFA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,841 mi
Last recorded118,841 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 UFA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 118,841 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2025 111,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,541 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,570 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2023 96,351 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 83,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 69,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,653 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Rear registration plate security/alignment may require attention soon

Fail 24 Jul 2020 58,653 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Rear registration plate security/alignment may require attention soon

Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,115 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 43,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 35,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,072 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 UFA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 UFA, 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 UFA?

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What year was WR62 UFA registered?

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

Is WR62 UFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 UFA 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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