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WG12 CXC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,188 mi
Last recorded46,188 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 CXC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 46,188 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 46,188 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 45,160 miles

All 4 tyres cracking and perished

Pass 9 May 2024 43,639 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 43,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 41,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 40,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 38,380 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 36,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 29,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 24,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 21,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 15,448 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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WG12 CXC 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 WG12 CXC, 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 WG12 CXC registered?

WG12 CXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is WG12 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 CXC 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.

Does WG12 CXC have outstanding finance?

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