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WJ12 BWA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 BWA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 110,612 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,588 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 77,081 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 77,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,096 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,548 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 55,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,575 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 BWA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BWA, 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

How do I check the history of WJ12 BWA?

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What year was WJ12 BWA registered?

WJ12 BWA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is WJ12 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 BWA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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