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WG12 KYJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,700 mi
Last recorded107,700 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 107,700 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 28 May 2026 107,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 100,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 99,874 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,134 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,566 miles

no plate light lens missing

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,220 miles

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

drive belt worn

Pass 20 Jan 2021 79,013 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,463 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,613 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 42,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,184 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 KYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

WG12 KYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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The MOT history for WG12 KYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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