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GU62 ZDY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,858 mi
Last recorded91,858 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt twisted

Fail 5 Sep 2024 89,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt twisted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 88,312 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,048 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,203 miles

front and rear pads @5000 MILES

Fail 8 Oct 2020 82,192 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear pads @5000 MILES

rear tyres worn inner edges esp nsr close to cord showing

Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2017 70,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 49,046 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also on limit 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on edges plus tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,435 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 ZDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

GU62 ZDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is GU62 ZDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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