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GK62 NFV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,192 mi
Last recorded102,192 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 NFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 102,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,028 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,705 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR BRAKE LIGHTLY BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,364 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,748 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe showing signs of corrosion - covered in plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 71,842 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlight aims. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe showing signs of corrosion - covered in plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 52,256 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 36,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,859 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 29,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 NFV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GK62 NFV, 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 GK62 NFV registered?

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

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