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GJ62 VHV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,936 mi
Last recorded114,936 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VHV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 114,936 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,141 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))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,618 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,590 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 70,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,177 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in overspray. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 61,092 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in overspray. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,346 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 47,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,941 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 24,337 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 VHV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

GJ62 VHV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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