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WJ62 GYN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,004 mi
Last recorded23,004 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 GYN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 23,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 21,875 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 20,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 18,487 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 18,487 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 17,436 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2021 16,278 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 16,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 15,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 14,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 12,346 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 10,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 8,606 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 6,872 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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WJ62 GYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ62 GYN, 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 WJ62 GYN registered?

WJ62 GYN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is WJ62 GYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 GYN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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