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GJ62 GZU

2012 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,637 mi
Last recorded126,637 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X166,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 GZU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 126,637 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 106,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 97,546 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,124 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 39,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 19,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,190 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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GJ62 GZU is a 2012 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 66,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ62 GZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ62 GZU registered?

GJ62 GZU is a 2012 BMW X1, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ62 GZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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