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GF62 UZG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 UZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 138,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 132,312 miles

Nearside Rear sill cover/trim panel damaged

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 132,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear sill cover/trim panel damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 118,699 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 104,448 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 104,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,468 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,349 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 77,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,449 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 71,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 65,529 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ridged and light corrosion(both) (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,085 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,664 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 37,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

GF62 UZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is GF62 UZG safe to buy?

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