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GJ62 VHH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,082 mi
Last recorded78,082 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VHH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 78,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation build up

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,271 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 69,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 63,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 63,947 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 59,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,406 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,636 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,283 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 VHH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VHH, 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 VHH registered?

GJ62 VHH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ62 VHH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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