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WG62 BTF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,397 mi
Last recorded81,397 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 BTF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,397 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 81,385 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Boot handle broken

Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 78,945 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,376 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,009 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,904 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,870 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 50,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,909 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,273 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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WG62 BTF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG62 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

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

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