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GF62 JPO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 JPO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,567 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

central brake light cover fell off

Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,412 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 88,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,109 miles

front exhaust flexy in poor condition

nearside handbrake effort low

Offside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2019 83,856 miles

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

front flexi part of exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated mesh

upper and lower level components covered obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 May 2018 77,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,532 miles

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 2 Jun 2017 73,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 30 May 2016 63,593 miles

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,187 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 JPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JPO, 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 JPO registered?

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

Is GF62 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 JPO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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