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WG12 XLA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,177 mi
Last recorded92,177 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 92,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 90,231 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack thrust piece

Pass 28 Aug 2024 87,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp unit damp / Pattern/aim - ok

Fail 28 Aug 2024 87,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp unit damp / Pattern/aim - ok

Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,004 miles

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

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 77,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 64,852 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 54,078 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 54,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread perished & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs worn & corroded

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,115 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder

Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,219 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 XLA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

WG12 XLA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is WG12 XLA safe to buy?

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