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FV62 GZK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,681 mi
Last recorded147,681 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 GZK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 147,681 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 144,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, bush cracking / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 136,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, slight play in inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty lip, outer edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 131,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 115,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,908 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,085 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,649 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 37,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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FV62 GZK 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 85.7%.

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 FV62 GZK, 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 FV62 GZK registered?

FV62 GZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for FV62 GZK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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