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GL62 EGD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,344 mi
Last recorded164,344 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 EGD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 164,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 155,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 144,700 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 132,749 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 123,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,991 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 77,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EGD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EGD, 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 GL62 EGD registered?

GL62 EGD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is GL62 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 EGD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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