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GV12 GZP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,443 mi
Last recorded70,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 GZP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,443 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 70,443 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,415 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 69,415 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 67,659 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen Washers are Poor

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,884 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 57,532 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,368 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,223 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 GZP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

GV12 GZP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is GV12 GZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 GZP 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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