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EX62 GZH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,881 mi
Last recorded37,881 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 GZH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 37,881 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 37,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 35,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 33,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 33,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,625 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,202 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 29,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 26,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,309 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 23,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,344 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,428 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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EX62 GZH 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 EX62 GZH, 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 EX62 GZH registered?

EX62 GZH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is EX62 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 GZH 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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