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BG62 WMJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,311 mi
Last recorded181,311 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 181,311 miles

Tyre slightly damaged offside rear and nearside front outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 174,261 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 174,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 163,701 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,392 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 136,518 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 127,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 109,535 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 109,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,092 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 81,956 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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BG62 WMJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BG62 WMJ, 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 BG62 WMJ registered?

BG62 WMJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is BG62 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 WMJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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