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SG62 WTR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,997 mi
Last recorded104,997 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 WTR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 104,997 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 104,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2023 84,274 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,457 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 72,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,780 miles

Central Front central crack developing (front phone bracket)

undercovers making inspection difficult

Fail 17 Aug 2021 53,778 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front central crack developing (front phone bracket)

undercovers making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,673 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 38,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2019 38,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,091 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,307 miles

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

windscreen washers could be better

Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,281 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

o/s inner rod has free play

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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SG62 WTR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG62 WTR, 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 SG62 WTR registered?

SG62 WTR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SG62 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 WTR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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