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GU62 ZHA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,806 mi
Last recorded57,806 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,806 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 54,837 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 54,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 51,372 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 41,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 34,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 34,384 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,879 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,167 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 21,061 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,461 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 ZHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

GU62 ZHA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GU62 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZHA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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