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WG12 KYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,836 mi
Last recorded89,836 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 KYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 89,836 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 80,916 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 74,151 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 60,247 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2020 56,241 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside front washer jet inoperative (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 51,207 miles

slight corrosion to both front brake discs,inner surfaces

under trays fitted ,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Nov 2018 44,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,730 miles

front inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 11 Jun 2015 25,600 miles

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

front inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge

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 KYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

WG12 KYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is WG12 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 KYV 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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