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VO62 WGM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,240 mi
Last recorded56,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 WGM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 56,240 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation inside .

Rear tyres have slight cracking on tread edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2025 55,134 miles

Front tyres have slight wear on outer edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 53,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 53,799 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,181 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,218 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,322 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 28,593 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 21,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 15,879 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring some items

Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,870 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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VO62 WGM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VO62 WGM, 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 VO62 WGM registered?

VO62 WGM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is VO62 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO62 WGM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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