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GJ62 CPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,102 mi
Last recorded52,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 CPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 52,102 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 52,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 51,382 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 50,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,953 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,382 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,534 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 48,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,437 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,883 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 29,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,028 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,370 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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GJ62 CPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ62 CPX, 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 GJ62 CPX registered?

GJ62 CPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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