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BG62 GKC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,470 mi
Last recorded111,470 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GKC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,470 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 111,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,280 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,454 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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BG62 GKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG62 GKC, 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 BG62 GKC registered?

BG62 GKC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is BG62 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 GKC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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