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GU62 ZDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 122,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,716 miles

little reserve handbrake travel,n/s/f lower arm inner bush slight play

Fail 15 Oct 2024 121,708 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

little reserve handbrake travel,n/s/f lower arm inner bush slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,661 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,390 miles

play in both rack ends

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,355 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 110,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 76,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,719 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished advise replace ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished advise replace ASAP (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,067 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 ZDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel 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 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

GU62 ZDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is GU62 ZDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZDX 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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