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GU62 VUK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,265 mi
Last recorded76,265 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VUK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,418 miles

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

Offside Rear advise o/s/rear roadwheel has been repaired appears ok

Pass 2 Feb 2019 63,173 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,280 miles

Offside Rear RUN FLAT pressure low.inner edge devoid of tread. abnormal excessive wear inner edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,134 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 VUK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

GU62 VUK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is GU62 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 VUK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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