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GD62 ORO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,592 mi
Last recorded121,592 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD62 ORO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 121,592 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 121,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 5 Aug 2024 115,927 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 103,051 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 65,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 52,668 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 42,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 22,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 17,060 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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GD62 ORO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GD62 ORO, 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 GD62 ORO registered?

GD62 ORO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is GD62 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD62 ORO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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