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WG62 BSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,171 mi
Last recorded101,171 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 101,171 miles

Nearside Lower stone chip on windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2026 101,153 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower stone chip on windscreen

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2025 99,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 97,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 57,974 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,879 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 15,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,714 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 14,702 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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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WG62 BSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WG62 BSZ, 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.

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What year was WG62 BSZ registered?

WG62 BSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is WG62 BSZ safe to buy?

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