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WG61 OAL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,723 mi
Last recorded95,723 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 OAL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 95,723 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 93,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 81,328 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 81,328 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 74,529 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 74,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 64,304 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,852 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 57,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 55,513 miles

Offside Front Bold on the inner and outer edges

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,768 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulder

Fail 7 Feb 2019 50,768 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulder

presented with loose battery terminal

Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,165 miles

Front brake pad linings wearing low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring various components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 41,605 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 34,004 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine under tray and under floor covers

Fail 5 Feb 2016 34,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 22,356 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre -- punctured

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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WG61 OAL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WG61 OAL, 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 WG61 OAL registered?

WG61 OAL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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The MOT history for WG61 OAL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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