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WG61 ONR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,517 mi
Last recorded144,517 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 ONR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 144,517 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 144,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 140,511 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,881 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2019 133,880 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 122,335 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,969 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,241 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,034 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2014 68,053 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf fog lamp lens damaged

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 ONR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

WG61 ONR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is WG61 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 ONR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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