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GK62 UWF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,999 mi
Last recorded210,999 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 UWF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 210,999 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2025 183,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2025 183,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2024 177,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 163,775 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 163,775 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 150,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 124,445 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 124,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 109,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 109,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,451 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 89,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,776 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,316 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 UWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

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

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