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GF62 XZK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,187 mi
Last recorded169,187 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 XZK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 169,187 miles

UNDER BODY MANUFACTURE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 14 Sep 2026 169,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

UNDER BODY MANUFACTURE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 12 Sep 2025 154,128 miles

under body manufacture cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Jul 2024 128,201 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,883 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2023 104,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2021 86,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 86,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 79,850 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,650 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,404 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,342 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 XZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

GF62 XZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is GF62 XZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 XZK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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