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GF62 URC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,643 mi
Last recorded84,643 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 84,643 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 3 Apr 2024 77,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 73,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,103 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 60,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 54,312 miles

Central Rear unable to test rear seat belts due seat full of stuff

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod slight play in it

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,364 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,460 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,063 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 24,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,946 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 URC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 URC, 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 URC registered?

GF62 URC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is GF62 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 URC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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