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706 GZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,825 mi
Last recorded143,825 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration706 GZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 143,825 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 133,689 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 122,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 112,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,784 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,375 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,239 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,635 miles

Nearside Front day running light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 92,635 miles

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

Nearside Front day running light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 89,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,609 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,178 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 79,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 65,572 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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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706 GZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 706 GZ, 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 706 GZ registered?

706 GZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is 706 GZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 706 GZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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