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BG62 GJZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,060 mi
Last recorded119,060 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GJZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 119,060 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,316 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 67,858 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 56,609 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Feb 2021 56,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,765 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 45,463 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres heavy wear at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 45,463 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres heavy wear at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,951 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on outer shoulder

REC wheel alignment check

Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35R18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 22,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BG62 GJZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG62 GJZ, 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 BG62 GJZ registered?

BG62 GJZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 November 2012.

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