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GL62 AZB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,402 mi
Last recorded83,402 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 AZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,402 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,330 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

Fail 20 Nov 2024 76,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect unable to test the leveling device (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect unable to test the leveling device (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 67,468 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 67,165 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,060 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 61,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 91w rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,327 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 53,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,094 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,098 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,964 miles

rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,778 miles

slight movement/wear in front top suspension mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2016
Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,217 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 AZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AZB, 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 AZB registered?

GL62 AZB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is GL62 AZB safe to buy?

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