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SG62 WTX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,909 mi
Last recorded149,909 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 WTX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 149,909 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light full of water

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod / drag link / rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 143,256 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link / rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 143,256 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link / rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 130,116 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 124,548 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 124,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,404 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 102,603 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 102,549 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 91,165 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,041 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,203 miles

offside rear tyre cut on outer tyre sidewall not showing cord

Fail 3 Mar 2017 41,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cut on outer tyre sidewall not showing cord

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,115 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 25,101 miles

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

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 WTX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTX, 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 SG62 WTX registered?

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

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