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GF62 ECZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,024 mi
Last recorded36,024 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 ECZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 36,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 36,024 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 34,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 34,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 31,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,614 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,380 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various cuts in tread all over, not deep to reach cords Tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 21,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cut all round tyre, Tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various cuts in tread all over, not deep to reach cords Tyre deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 18,339 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 13,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 13,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts present (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3x cuts present (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 10,188 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 ECZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF62 ECZ, 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 GF62 ECZ registered?

GF62 ECZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is GF62 ECZ safe to buy?

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