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WG12 HLV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,245 mi
Last recorded94,245 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 HLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 94,245 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 94,245 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,844 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 70,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,855 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,301 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,658 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,249 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,317 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 HLV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HLV, 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 WG12 HLV registered?

WG12 HLV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is WG12 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 HLV 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.

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