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GF62 ERY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,210 mi
Last recorded21,210 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 ERY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 21,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water condensation inside the Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 19,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 17,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 16,001 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 15,994 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 14,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 13,366 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2020 13,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2019 12,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil level low

Fail 22 Oct 2019 12,311 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil level low

Pass 16 Oct 2018 10,651 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 10,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 8,688 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 6,130 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 4,248 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 ERY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 ERY, 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

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What year was GF62 ERY registered?

GF62 ERY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is GF62 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 ERY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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