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WV62 PJJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,843 mi
Last recorded78,843 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,843 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 78,780 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sideall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has been fitted with one runflat tyre on the osr, would advise either matching the other ones too all runflats or changing that one too a non runflat

Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 69,890 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 64,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,794 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,682 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 39,081 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,288 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,113 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 PJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

WV62 PJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is WV62 PJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 PJJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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