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GU62 XLK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,566 mi
Last recorded38,566 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 38,566 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 36,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 35,665 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both...n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 35,594 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 35,594 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,997 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,573 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 29,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front & Rear brake disc's thin

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 24,087 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 24,087 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 15,695 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2016 15,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

GU62 XLK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is GU62 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 XLK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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