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GU62 ZLV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,326 mi
Last recorded105,326 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZLV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 105,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 94,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 82,447 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 82,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,387 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,012 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 13 Jan 2021 71,307 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 69,474 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,865 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,145 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre cracking and perished

offside rear tyre 2/3mm

Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,328 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,720 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 42,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear incorrect tyre size fitted

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 ZLV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 ZLV, 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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What year was GU62 ZLV registered?

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

Is GU62 ZLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZLV 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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