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WG62 DPN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 DPN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 115,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and noisy in operation ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,171 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 88,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,682 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 79,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,033 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 71,840 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 66,893 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,683 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,947 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,809 miles

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

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 23 Nov 2015 35,657 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 DPN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 DPN, 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 DPN registered?

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

Is WG62 DPN safe to buy?

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