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WG62 EKU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,915 mi
Last recorded86,915 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,915 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 81,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 76,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2021 66,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,979 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 52,979 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror indicator (water ingress) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer wearing side wall and edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,304 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 EKU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EKU, 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

How do I check the history of WG62 EKU?

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What year was WG62 EKU registered?

WG62 EKU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is WG62 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 EKU 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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