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WP62 FGU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,674 mi
Last recorded105,674 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 FGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 105,674 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,010 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,145 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 85,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,168 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,354 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,113 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 64,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Nov 2017 53,842 miles

Nearside Front windscreen vin not visable

engine lamp on during test

engine oil below dip stick added 2ltrs to bring to safe level, please check and adjust level when engine cool

Fail 18 Nov 2017 53,842 miles

Nearside Front windscreen vin not visable

engine lamp on during test

engine oil below dip stick added 2ltrs to bring to safe level, please check and adjust level when engine cool

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' large toy wedged between screen and dash (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 43,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 43,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,722 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 30,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,906 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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WP62 FGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FGU, 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 FGU registered?

WP62 FGU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is WP62 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP62 FGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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