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GU62 VCM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 85,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,568 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,156 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,187 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear prop shaft coupling deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2020 69,187 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear prop shaft coupling deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 41,976 miles

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,342 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 VCM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

GU62 VCM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is GU62 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 VCM shows 14 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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