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GJ62 ZGM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,582 mi
Last recorded43,582 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 ZGM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 43,582 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,656 miles

NO ACCERLERATION DETECTED EMISSION NOT TESTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

LOW PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

PLASTIC BELLY PANS FITTED RESTRICTING VIEW

Pass 29 Oct 2019 37,826 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 28 Oct 2019 37,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABORT EMISSIONS NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 1 Oct 2018 33,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,390 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 32,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear nearside and offside inner tyres are wearing

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,513 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 16,622 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 ZGM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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