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GJ62 LAE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,339 mi
Last recorded84,339 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 LAE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 84,339 miles

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

Offside Front day time driving light not working

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,082 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,747 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2021 72,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Lower Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2020 68,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,800 miles

ENGINE OIL BELLOW MINMUM

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 58,667 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,739 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 49,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,002 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 LAE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

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

Is GJ62 LAE safe to buy?

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