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GJ62 CRF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 CRF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,734 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2017 72,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 65,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,916 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 CRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ62 CRF, 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.

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What year was GJ62 CRF registered?

GJ62 CRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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