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AF62 GVX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,669 mi
Last recorded112,669 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 GVX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 112,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 94,157 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner tread measuring 1.6mm on inner 3/4's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 94,157 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner tread measuring 1.6mm on inner 3/4's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,329 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 79,193 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))

noise from rear of engine possibly timing chain

Fail 10 Feb 2021 79,193 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))

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

noise from rear of engine possibly timing chain

Pass 30 Jan 2020 78,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,657 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 64,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17.91w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,802 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 37,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 37,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 24,646 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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AF62 GVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF62 GVX, 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 AF62 GVX registered?

AF62 GVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AF62 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 GVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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