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WG62 EKW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,767 mi
Last recorded126,767 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 126,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,566 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 119,554 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,724 miles

Front both sides shock absorbers weak

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,009 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 94,968 miles

dampness lower engine cover no positive leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,161 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2020 89,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,465 miles

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,964 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 56,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,901 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,040 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 35,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim outer wall damaged, caved in (4.1.D.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 34,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall appears to have wood stuck between tyre and rim (4.1.D.1b)

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 EKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

WG62 EKW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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