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GK62 NGX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,177 mi
Last recorded109,177 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 NGX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2023 109,177 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,840 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,511 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 72,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no oil on dip stick added 1 litre to perform emissions test

Fail 31 Aug 2018 72,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both tyres unevenly worn on inner edges and on 3mm tread depth 225/45/17

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

no oil on dip stick added 1 litre to perform emissions test

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,979 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 36,338 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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GK62 NGX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

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

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