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GJ62 GZX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,546 mi
Last recorded109,546 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 109,546 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material powder coating expanded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 106,252 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,576 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,538 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,197 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 83,891 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,459 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,190 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower jacking point block is missing

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,820 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 GZX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

GJ62 GZX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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