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GV12 CZA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 CZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 88,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 81,580 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 73,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,383 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 62,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,424 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 58,405 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald tread also worn down to 2.0mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald tread worn down to 2.0mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 49,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 May 2018 41,501 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 34,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm On outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 34,722 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm On outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 27,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV12 CZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV12 CZA, 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 GV12 CZA registered?

GV12 CZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GV12 CZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 CZA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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