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WP62 FYG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,578 mi
Last recorded180,578 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 FYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 180,578 miles

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight rear differential oil leak

Fail 28 May 2026 180,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and also low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight rear differential oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2025 177,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 177,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output steaming inside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 166,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 149,417 miles

Rear rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2021 147,128 miles

brake pad low wear lamp on dash

Fail 20 Dec 2021 147,128 miles

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

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

brake pad low wear lamp on dash

Pass 21 Dec 2020 130,877 miles

Brake warning light on dash possible damaged sensor

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2019 115,037 miles

brake pad warning message on dash display. all brake pads new.

Pass 24 Dec 2018 94,613 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 94,613 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,322 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 57,493 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,686 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 FYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 WP62 FYG, 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 FYG registered?

WP62 FYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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