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GU62 XUW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,247 mi
Last recorded96,247 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 XUW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges near cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 96,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges near cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 91,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,283 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 86,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 82,349 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 76,315 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 76,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,045 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Lining insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,850 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 Sep 2016 39,784 miles

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Aug 2015 30,844 miles

Condensation present in nearside side repeater

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 XUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XUW, 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.

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GU62 XUW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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