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AJ62 GDZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,119 mi
Last recorded114,119 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 114,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 112,674 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,658 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 97,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 92,365 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,899 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,453 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 67,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,979 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,883 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,741 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,014 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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AJ62 GDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AJ62 GDZ, 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 AJ62 GDZ registered?

AJ62 GDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is AJ62 GDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 GDZ 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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