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GJ62 CXG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 66,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 61,599 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 57,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 48,497 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 44,338 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 44,337 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,968 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 38,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has irregular wear at inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2016 32,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 28,562 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 CXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 GJ62 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

GJ62 CXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is GJ62 CXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 CXG 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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