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WG62 CYE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

169,950 mi
Last recorded169,950 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 CYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 169,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cluster Cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 165,526 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 158,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly damaged but effect on lights

Fail 5 Dec 2022 157,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly damaged but effect on lights

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 145,560 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective indicates low pads but all are ok (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 129,565 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,557 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Dec 2017 86,481 miles

engine cover and tray cover obscuring underside of components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,115 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,742 miles

Front screen chipped

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 CYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CYE, 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 WG62 CYE registered?

WG62 CYE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is WG62 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 CYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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