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GU62 XPN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,703 mi
Last recorded87,703 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,703 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged.

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

Offside Rear Quarter glass broken.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,414 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

engine covers and under trays are fitted

nearside rear tyre is on the limit is 1.6mm

offside rear tyre is at 2mm

Fail 19 Apr 2018 80,414 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

engine covers and under trays are fitted

nearside rear tyre is on the limit is 1.6mm

offside rear tyre is at 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Sill, Floor & Engine under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 54,931 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 54,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XPN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

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

Is GU62 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 XPN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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