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GJ62 LPP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,775 mi
Last recorded97,775 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 LPP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 97,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,010 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,408 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckles, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Fail 15 Mar 2023 75,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size, requires 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack knuckles, both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,560 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,080 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,652 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 39,808 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,173 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 LPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

GJ62 LPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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