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GF62 JOH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,944 mi
Last recorded64,944 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 64,944 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 62,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,431 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,948 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 54,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 49,698 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,976 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,201 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 37,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 28,042 miles

Rear Tyre's getting low on tread

Pass 7 Dec 2016 18,060 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,235 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 JOH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GF62 JOH, 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 JOH?

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What year was GF62 JOH registered?

GF62 JOH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is GF62 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 JOH 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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