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WG62 MXT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,711 mi
Last recorded79,711 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 MXT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,711 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 63,980 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 49,242 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 43,647 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 43,647 miles

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 41,026 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 33,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 31,437 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 31,437 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 26,534 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 24,370 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 MXT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

WG62 MXT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is WG62 MXT safe to buy?

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