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WG62 BXL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,780 mi
Last recorded152,780 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 BXL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 152,780 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Apr 2025 148,410 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2024 140,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 134,040 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 102,933 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 102,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 86,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also pitted/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,632 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 56,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge no cords visible

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge no cords visible

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 BXL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

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

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