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WJ12 BVZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,155 mi
Last recorded49,155 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 BVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 49,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 45,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 40,878 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim bent

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,644 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 32,681 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 28,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 25,047 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 16,827 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 15,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 12,672 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear very low on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Feb 2016 10,799 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 7,411 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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WJ12 BVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ12 BVZ, 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 WJ12 BVZ registered?

WJ12 BVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WJ12 BVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 BVZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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