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WG62 NDV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,362 mi
Last recorded126,362 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 NDV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 126,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 105,780 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Fail 10 Jul 2024 105,780 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre outer edges worn

Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,982 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2022 89,765 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 89,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,330 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 78,330 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,901 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,944 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 NDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NDV, 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 NDV registered?

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

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