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GF62 LNH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,689 mi
Last recorded91,689 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 LNH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 88,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2024 88,857 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure two on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 84,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,943 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 75,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very large cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,007 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 60,060 miles

parking brake lever almost at end of travel

Pass 29 Oct 2018 53,151 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,493 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,137 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 38,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,422 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 LNH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 LNH, 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 LNH registered?

GF62 LNH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is GF62 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 LNH 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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