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WR62 HGK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,388 mi
Last recorded126,388 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 HGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 126,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 120,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 115,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 95,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 88,431 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,951 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,483 miles

Front Bot front shock absorber rubber boot insulators slight splitting.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut on outer sidewall but has no cord visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,743 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 63,743 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,941 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 40,437 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,766 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 29,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WR62 HGK 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR62 HGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR62 HGK registered?

WR62 HGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is WR62 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 HGK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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