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GV62 DXP

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,360 mi
Last recorded98,360 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 DXP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,360 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively near excessively. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front suspension knock but unable to determine exact cause.

Fail 27 Nov 2025 98,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively near excessively. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front suspension knock but unable to determine exact cause.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,686 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 81,450 miles

Nearside nearside headlamp has water ingress.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 71,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 16 Dec 2021 63,819 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (slight) ()

Offside registration lamp light intensity reduced.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 56,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 50,024 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 45,218 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 45,218 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,177 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

N/S/R and O/S/F tyre valve slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225/45/17 RF (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,804 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 30,804 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 21,756 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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GV62 DXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV62 DXP, 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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GV62 DXP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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