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AF62 GWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,667 mi
Last recorded137,667 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 GWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 137,667 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 137,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,155 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all-round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,154 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full check

Fail 6 Jun 2023 126,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted not allowing full check

Pass 23 Jun 2022 117,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted not allowing full check

Fail 18 Jan 2021 104,425 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted not allowing full check

Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,195 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 90,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,992 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 86,992 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed boot (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,470 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 GWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GWN, 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.

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AF62 GWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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