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WG62 HMA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

238,772 mi
Last recorded238,772 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 HMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 238,772 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 238,399 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leak and unable to check level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 233,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 210,441 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 209,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 175,120 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 152,897 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 136,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,567 miles

Rear disc pads getting down

Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear disc pads getting down

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,095 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low

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 HMA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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