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AU62 GUW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,967 mi
Last recorded100,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 GUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Low brake pad warning wire has been cut and displaying low brake pads on instrument cluster

Pass 12 Jul 2025 91,377 miles

Central Rear Upper Body panel slightly loose Spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 85,756 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 85,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 82,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 71,656 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 71,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2021 33,451 miles

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

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 12 Aug 2019 12,330 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 11,914 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 11,431 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 11,431 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 9,049 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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AU62 GUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 AU62 GUW, 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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What year was AU62 GUW registered?

AU62 GUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is AU62 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 GUW 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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