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WR62 WJC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,650 mi
Last recorded137,650 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 WJC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 137,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 137,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 131,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 126,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 119,598 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 117,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear LIGHT CRACKED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 May 2021 117,067 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear LIGHT CRACKED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,073 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,837 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear straight arm yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,234 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

Front brake pad warning light on. pads ok, sensor just touching disc

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

undertrays fitted hiding some components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,899 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,478 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 WJC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJC, 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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WR62 WJC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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