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GMZ 3813

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,478 mi
Last recorded158,478 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMZ 3813
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 158,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 157,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2024 147,256 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2023 146,428 miles

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

all undertrays fitted not allowing full underbody inspection to be done

Pass 23 Feb 2022 143,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 142,935 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 131,254 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 131,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 119,983 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,945 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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GMZ 3813 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GMZ 3813, 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 GMZ 3813 registered?

GMZ 3813 is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is GMZ 3813 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GMZ 3813 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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