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WV62 HTE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 HTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 91,736 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 81,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,162 miles

Battery/charging issue

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 81,162 miles

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

Battery/charging issue

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,364 miles

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Mar 2024 75,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

manufacturers undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,169 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

manufactures guards fitted to underside

Fail 23 Mar 2023 68,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

manufactures guards fitted to underside

Pass 26 Mar 2022 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DANGEROUS CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DANGEROUS CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 59,927 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 57,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 51,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DANGEROUS CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DANGEROUS CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,570 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,031 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,306 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 HTE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTE, 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 WV62 HTE registered?

WV62 HTE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is WV62 HTE safe to buy?

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