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GJ62 ULH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,554 mi
Last recorded62,554 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 62,554 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2026 62,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2025 62,035 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,911 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 58,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,411 miles

nsf fog lamp inop pre 2018

Fail 15 Jan 2021 52,411 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

nsf fog lamp inop pre 2018

Pass 1 Feb 2020 49,700 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 49,700 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH!! (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,403 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bonnet not locking secondary catch working (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 47,403 miles

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bonnet not locking secondary catch working (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,114 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 43,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,128 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 34,061 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid req wiper checked on retest (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid req wiper checked on retest (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,768 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 ULH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

GJ62 ULH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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