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WJ12 BWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,122 mi
Last recorded124,122 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 BWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 124,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 124,122 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 99,938 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 99,938 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 83,048 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 83,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,690 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 81,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 79,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,209 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,842 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 73,842 miles

Nearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,831 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2018 61,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge (advise replacement)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Rear very low on inner edge in places

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,214 miles

front tyres wearing very low on edges in places

n/s rear tyre has deep cut in tread (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

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 BWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ12 BWN, 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 WJ12 BWN registered?

WJ12 BWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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