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WV62 PFJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,154 mi
Last recorded71,154 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 71,154 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 69,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,879 miles

Handbrake efficiency on the minimum limit.

Fail 17 Sep 2024 64,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber has lost all of its oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake efficiency on the minimum limit.

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres under inflated. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 58,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,308 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,314 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,482 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 48,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,705 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,779 miles

Front tyres low on edges and perrished in between tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,816 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 PFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WV62 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

WV62 PFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WV62 PFJ 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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