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GF62 RDZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,990 mi
Last recorded80,990 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 RDZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 73,124 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 73,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 71,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 66,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 66,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,423 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 63,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system Indicates a fault

Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,569 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 59,569 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 42,762 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 29,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 18,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2;5mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RDZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

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

Is GF62 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 RDZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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