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GK62 NUA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,838 mi
Last recorded85,838 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 NUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 85,838 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,337 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,148 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 74,143 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 68,313 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner joint Drum stick

Pass 26 Aug 2022 63,212 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 63,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 57,285 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,287 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 49,287 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

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

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

front nearside tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,356 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 21,680 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,021 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 NUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NUA, 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 NUA registered?

GK62 NUA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is GK62 NUA safe to buy?

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