2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Diesel · WF62 XRS
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 79,769 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF62 XRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/01/2026
- 79,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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WF62 XRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (WF62 XRS) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WF62 XRS Mileage History
- 09/12/202165,498 mi
- 08/12/202274,369 mi+8,871 mi
- 30/11/202375,965 mi+1,596 mi
- 19/12/202478,353 mi+2,388 mi
- 08/01/202679,769 mi+1,416 mi
Average of roughly 3,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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