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GV12 XGX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,685 mi
Last recorded147,685 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 XGX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 147,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 140,917 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 133,207 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 133,207 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 124,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,528 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 107,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,833 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,888 miles

Too clean for diesel test

Fail 29 Jul 2019 92,888 miles

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

Too clean for diesel test

Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R18 Dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 Dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,935 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,320 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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GV12 XGX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GV12 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

GV12 XGX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is GV12 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 XGX 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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