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GL62 AZJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,021 mi
Last recorded111,021 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 AZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 111,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2025 109,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall,small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on rear axle corroded ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 91,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes on rear axle corroded ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,463 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 85,456 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,145 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 81,128 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 75,862 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,741 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,781 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 40,877 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 AZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

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

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