2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · WG62 MXM
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 18,343 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG62 MXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 18,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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WG62 MXM 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 (WG62 MXM) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WG62 MXM Mileage History
- 05/05/20239,550 mi
- 01/05/202412,286 mi+2,736 mi
- 30/04/202514,887 mi+2,601 mi
- 29/04/202618,343 mi+3,456 mi
- 30/04/202618,343 mi
Average of roughly 2,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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