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RE12 WGO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,097 mi
Last recorded111,097 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 WGO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 111,097 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2025 99,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 85,886 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 85,847 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,225 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 65,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,025 miles

Engine cover, under tray and floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 33,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,790 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,096 miles

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

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

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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RE12 WGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE12 WGO, 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 RE12 WGO registered?

RE12 WGO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is RE12 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 WGO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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