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WN62 LGG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,877 mi
Last recorded87,877 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 LGG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 87,877 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 79,050 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 79,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 75,132 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,785 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 61,779 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,585 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 56,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 52,074 miles

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

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

Travel in parking brake

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,316 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front tyre perished cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished /cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 34,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,594 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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WN62 LGG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WN62 LGG, 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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WN62 LGG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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