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GL62 AVF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,435 mi
Last recorded132,435 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 AVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 132,435 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and bump stop worn (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both side front shocker dust covers worn

both side handbrake cables outer covering slightly damaged

low tyre pressure light on

nearside front fog light lens cracked

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2024 121,305 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded and damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded and damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 121,305 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded and damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall has multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded and damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Handbrake performance is poor, advise further investigation and repair

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,903 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2022 111,903 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Slight noise, possible debris inside internal handbrake mechanism

Pass 6 Aug 2020 103,760 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 101,064 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,286 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,167 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 42,167 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,854 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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GL62 AVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 GL62 AVF, 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 GL62 AVF registered?

GL62 AVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is GL62 AVF safe to buy?

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