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GF62 NOU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,377 mi
Last recorded104,377 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 NOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 104,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,728 miles

offside rear tyre near tread bars

Pass 11 Feb 2023 91,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside slight play in steering rack joint

Pass 12 Feb 2022 85,407 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear both rear bumpstops perished.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 78,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear both rear bumpstops perished.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 75,193 miles

Central Rear UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Aug 2019 69,183 miles

Central undertrats fitted

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 61,481 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,155 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 33,830 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 NOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

GF62 NOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is GF62 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 NOU 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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