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WV62 AXA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 AXA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,660 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 92,676 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 92,673 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,034 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,224 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 78,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,923 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,455 miles

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Fail 8 Aug 2019 62,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (RSC) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines .

Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 40,233 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,313 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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WV62 AXA 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 WV62 AXA, 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 WV62 AXA registered?

WV62 AXA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is WV62 AXA safe to buy?

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