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WX62 ECW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,591 mi
Last recorded107,591 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX62 ECW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 107,591 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 105,819 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 105,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,311 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,501 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 70,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,970 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 61,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,147 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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WX62 ECW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WX62 ECW, 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 WX62 ECW registered?

WX62 ECW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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The MOT history for WX62 ECW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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