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WG62 MLL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,318 mi
Last recorded132,318 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 MLL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,917 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 125,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,318 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 114,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 99,300 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 99,299 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,100 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 81,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 56,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 4 Nov 2016 56,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2015 44,606 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 MLL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MLL, 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 MLL registered?

WG62 MLL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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