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GU62 AUW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,136 mi
Last recorded87,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 AUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,136 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays covering some mot items

Fail 29 Jan 2026 87,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays covering some mot items

Pass 29 Oct 2024 83,926 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,723 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 79,723 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 74,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 70,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,733 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 65,644 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 59,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm ,splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm .splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm ,splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm .splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 49,067 miles

Slight freeplay in offside steering rack arm

Fail 13 Oct 2018 49,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight freeplay in offside steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,868 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,911 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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GU62 AUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU62 AUW, 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 GU62 AUW registered?

GU62 AUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is GU62 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 AUW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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