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WG62 LKP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,165 mi
Last recorded107,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 LKP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 107,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 107,155 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 103,020 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 98,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Long slices round side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,229 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 78,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 61,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension shroud split badly

Offside Front Upper suspension shroud split badly

Fail 14 Nov 2018 61,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS lamp illuminated (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper suspension shroud split badly

Offside Front Tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Upper suspension shroud split badly

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracking between tread blocks and is wearing on the outside edge of the tyre 225/45r17

Offside Front tyre has age related cracking between tread blocks

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,924 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 55,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,268 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,795 miles

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

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

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 LKP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

WG62 LKP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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