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GU62 ZHX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,373 mi
Last recorded57,373 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZHX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 57,373 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 57,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2025 54,765 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 54,765 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,236 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 47,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 44,284 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,241 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 35,586 miles

Rear Rear service brakes have slight judder

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,411 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 25,463 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 25,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,933 miles

Nearside Front shoulderd tread wear present

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 ZHX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

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

Is GU62 ZHX safe to buy?

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