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GJ62 CXP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,272 mi
Last recorded121,272 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 CXP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster slightly damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,759 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 85,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,672 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,793 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 72,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,103 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,849 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 42,527 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 31,596 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 31,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 CXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

GJ62 CXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is GJ62 CXP safe to buy?

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