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GU62 AVC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,866 mi
Last recorded166,866 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 AVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 166,866 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Oct 2019 148,300 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 143,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 128,566 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,459 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 116,459 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,952 miles

under trays obscuring some components

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 AVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GU62 AVC, 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 GU62 AVC registered?

GU62 AVC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is GU62 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 AVC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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