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GJ62 ULB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,219 mi
Last recorded104,219 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 104,219 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 74,481 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 74,481 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,479 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,605 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 56,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Boot full at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2018 36,850 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,596 miles

O/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,309 miles

O/S/F tyre 1.0mm outer edge & 2.0mm inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,986 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 17,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ULB 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 85.7%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

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

Is GJ62 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 ULB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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