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GU62 PBV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,559 mi
Last recorded100,559 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 PBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 100,559 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 100,559 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 100,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 95,697 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 95,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 90,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2022 84,476 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive light misting of oil on both sides of the differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 72,316 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,794 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 65,571 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 65,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 36,813 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,367 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,100 miles

Offside Front slight play inner steering rack joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer sidewall has a cut no cords exposed (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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GU62 PBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PBV, 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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GU62 PBV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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