CarVerify

Free Car Check

GD12 BMZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,598 mi
Last recorded70,598 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 70,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 70,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre thorn in sidewall/shoulder

Pass 22 Nov 2023 51,190 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,332 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 41,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,164 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 36,250 miles

tpms light low tyre pressure

Pass 14 Jun 2019 32,305 miles

front brake sticking. advise investigation

nearside front brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 32,278 miles

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

front brake sticking. advise investigation

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,179 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front brake sticking. advise rectification

Pass 9 Jun 2017 27,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,200 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GD12 BMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GD12 BMZ, 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

How do I check the history of GD12 BMZ?

You can check the full history of GD12 BMZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GD12 BMZ registered?

GD12 BMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is GD12 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD12 BMZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GD12 BMZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GD12 BMZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.