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WG61 SRY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,481 mi
Last recorded138,481 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 SRY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 138,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,039 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,768 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 106,768 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 85,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,813 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,126 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 40,263 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,728 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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WG61 SRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WG61 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

WG61 SRY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 February 2012.

Is WG61 SRY safe to buy?

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