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WJ62 DGV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,019 mi
Last recorded142,019 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 DGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 142,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

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

Offside Front Calliper retention clip missing

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 142,016 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

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

Offside Front Calliper retention clip missing

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 136,459 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 132,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 130,387 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Oct 2023 130,387 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2022 119,954 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,906 miles

Advise removal of all wheels for further inspection of brake pads

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking

Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,882 miles

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

Advise removal of all wheels for further inspection of brake pads

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking

Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,165 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,890 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 65,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,671 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 46,663 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 36,287 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 36,287 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Both front tyres starting to crack

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,229 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

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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WJ62 DGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 WJ62 DGV, 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 WJ62 DGV registered?

WJ62 DGV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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