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GK62 BWA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,342 mi
Last recorded132,342 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 BWA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 132,342 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2026 132,340 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 125,504 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,448 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 121,646 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 121,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 118,738 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 118,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,666 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 86,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,951 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

child seat fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,337 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 34,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GK62 BWA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK62 BWA, 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 GK62 BWA registered?

GK62 BWA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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