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WJ62 VTG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,402 mi
Last recorded88,402 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VTG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 88,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low both very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 85,486 miles

underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 May 2025 85,482 miles

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2024 78,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 70,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 63,320 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,123 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,083 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 49,171 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,051 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,524 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,318 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 14,318 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 17,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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 VTG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

WJ62 VTG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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