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WG62 FBC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,698 mi
Last recorded120,698 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 FBC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 120,698 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 120,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 114,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 112,424 miles

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

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2024 112,424 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2023 102,394 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 102,392 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,344 miles

Adv breather pipe broken.........

Rear Adv central rear stop lamp poor condition........

Fail 17 Jan 2022 84,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust clamp broken/cracked and insecure......... (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Screen wash inop...... (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside front headlamp inop along with aim not checked ......... (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorber leaking and poor condition........ (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Showing fault on dash.......... (5.2.3 (h))

Adv breather pipe broken.........

Offside Rear Adv offside rear reverse lamp inop......

Rear Adv central rear stop lamp poor condition........

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened suspension leg distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 14 Dec 2019 65,551 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 53,926 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 43,871 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 43,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,684 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 34,684 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,493 miles

Front Inner brake pads starting to wear thin

wear ridges on front disc brakes

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 FBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

WG62 FBC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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