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KP62 WGC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,033 mi
Last recorded91,033 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 WGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 91,033 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources No PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,273 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

Offside Rear Number plate bulb dim

Pass 10 Jun 2024 73,311 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Minor

Offside Rear Number plate bulb dim

Fail 10 Jun 2024 73,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Minor

Offside Rear Number plate bulb dim

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 60,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 60,334 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,861 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 48,798 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,204 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 40,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 32,378 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 21,395 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 15,615 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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KP62 WGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KP62 WGC, 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 KP62 WGC registered?

KP62 WGC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is KP62 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 WGC 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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