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GU62 HCP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,962 mi
Last recorded88,962 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HCP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 83,424 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 78,615 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 78,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 73,576 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,631 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,863 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 64,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 59,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 52,630 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,252 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,896 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 27,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,486 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 HCP 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 86.7%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

GU62 HCP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is GU62 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 HCP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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