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GF62 CEU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,612 mi
Last recorded76,612 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 CEU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 76,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 69,366 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 68,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror assembly. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 63,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 58,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,878 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,392 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 14,577 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

top covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 5,852 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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GF62 CEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 GF62 CEU, 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 GF62 CEU?

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What year was GF62 CEU registered?

GF62 CEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GF62 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 CEU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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