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GF62 ENC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,334 mi
Last recorded128,334 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 ENC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 128,334 miles

Front day time lights diffrent colours

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps full of condensation

Fail 17 Jun 2026 128,317 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front day time lights diffrent colours

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlamps full of condensation

Pass 2 Jul 2025 117,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 107,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning on dash all pads look ok

Fail 26 Jun 2023 100,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning on dash all pads look ok

Pass 25 Jun 2022 96,967 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,523 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,092 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2019 52,605 miles

Offside Front drl inoperative

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to legal tread depth limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 33,639 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 33,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,730 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front tyres worn on edges and worn low on tread

Fail 18 Sep 2015 24,722 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault n/s/r (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front tyres worn on edges and worn low on tread

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 ENC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ENC, 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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GF62 ENC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is GF62 ENC safe to buy?

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