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WG62 HMK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,536 mi
Last recorded54,536 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 HMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 54,536 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,077 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,818 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 39,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 31,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 31,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,036 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 25,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,042 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 HMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HMK, 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

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What year was WG62 HMK registered?

WG62 HMK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is WG62 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG62 HMK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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