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GU62 XEH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,113 mi
Last recorded69,113 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 XEH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 62,588 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 62,588 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 54,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,509 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 40,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 on 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 on 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 29,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 24,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (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 XEH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XEH, 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

How do I check the history of GU62 XEH?

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What year was GU62 XEH registered?

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

Is GU62 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 XEH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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