2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · WG61 HBH
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 92,146 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG61 HBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2024
- 92,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WG61 HBH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (WG61 HBH) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WG61 HBH Mileage History
- 14/04/202265,215 mi
- 04/04/202375,236 mi+10,021 mi
- 04/04/202375,237 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/202492,146 mi+16,909 mi
- 09/04/202492,146 mi
Average of roughly 13,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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