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GJ62 ZFV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,166 mi
Last recorded67,166 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 ZFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 67,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 52,672 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 48,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 48,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 39,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 39,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2020 32,842 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2019 30,168 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 23,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,733 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,154 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 ZFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ62 ZFV 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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