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GJ62 PXG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,642 mi
Last recorded58,642 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 58,642 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 58,641 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 54,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 54,448 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 52,572 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,854 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 26 Jan 2021 37,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 34,367 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 32,748 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 30,593 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 28,166 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,914 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 25,914 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 PXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ62 PXG registered?

GJ62 PXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is GJ62 PXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 PXG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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