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WG62 HAA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,346 mi
Last recorded155,346 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 155,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 155,344 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 144,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 144,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 132,458 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2023 126,995 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 126,995 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 118,897 miles

Rear tyres getting low both

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,239 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,417 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on shoulders but still meet MOT requirements

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Osf,Osr and Nsr tyre valves perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fumes detected under bonnet near EGR VALVE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

hand brake light on permanent on dash

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 HAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc 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 HAA, 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 HAA registered?

WG62 HAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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