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WR62 UFC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,507 mi
Last recorded93,507 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 UFC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,507 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 83,947 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 83,947 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 73,859 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,879 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,557 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front backplate damaged

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2021 61,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front backplate damaged

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,451 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,786 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 39,727 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Offside parking brake, reduced performance.

Offside rear brake pads worn down to approx 2.5mm.

zero smoke

Fail 17 Nov 2016 39,727 miles

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside parking brake, reduced performance.

Offside rear brake pads worn down to approx 2.5mm.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

zero smoke

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,773 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 33,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UFC, 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 UFC registered?

WR62 UFC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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