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WJ62 GYO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

226,076 mi
Last recorded226,076 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 GYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 226,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 226,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 206,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 187,878 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 165,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2020 143,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 117,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,370 miles

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

Front brake discs badly lipped due to wear

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror cover/trim damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs lipped due to wear

parking brake effort only just met required effort

Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,767 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 46,767 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 46,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,413 miles

Front worn outer edgers

Rear tyres 3mm center 205/55R16

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 GYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GYO, 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 GYO registered?

WJ62 GYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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