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GF62 LNJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 100,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 93,325 miles

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

​Engine covers and ​under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,329 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

non standard exhaust fitted

suspension significantly lowered but operating as intended

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 42,908 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,853 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,170 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LNJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

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

Is GF62 LNJ safe to buy?

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