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WJ62 GYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,713 mi
Last recorded127,713 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 GYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 127,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 113,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 113,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Offside inner track rod and track rod end have movement between the two. Advise replacing both parts. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,414 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 83,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,377 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 82,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe joining flexi pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cord etc on test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 66,385 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively frt wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cord etc on test. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,009 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 GYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GYV, 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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WJ62 GYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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