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GU62 VUD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,834 mi
Last recorded46,834 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VUD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,834 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 36,979 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 36,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 28,178 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 23,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 20,597 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 20,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 20,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 18,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,914 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 15,914 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 13,724 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 VUD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

GU62 VUD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is GU62 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 VUD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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