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WP62 AWG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,327 mi
Last recorded161,327 miles
Recorded on24 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 AWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2026 161,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2025 158,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2025 158,446 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2024 155,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 149,769 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 149,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 139,415 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 139,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 138,525 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 133,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,098 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,184 miles

advise attention to screen washers .......

both front tyres worn outer edges almost to cords , n/s/r tyre on legal limit .......

front brake discs worn .......

n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils not visable .......

rear brake discs worn ....,...

rear inner brake pads not visable , outers low .......

Fail 20 Dec 2018 113,184 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

advise attention to screen washers .......

both front tyres worn outer edges almost to cords , n/s/r tyre on legal limit .......

front brake discs worn .......

n/s & o/s/r coil spring lower coils not visable .......

rear brake discs worn ....,...

rear inner brake pads not visable , outers low .......

Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions not tested to low to detect

Fail 19 Dec 2017 94,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions not tested to low to detect

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,996 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 72,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,624 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 11 Dec 2015 61,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

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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WP62 AWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WP62 AWG, 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 WP62 AWG registered?

WP62 AWG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is WP62 AWG safe to buy?

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