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GV62 FHC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,292 mi
Last recorded102,292 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 FHC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 102,292 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 102,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 96,195 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 86,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 81,271 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall is damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,061 miles

Engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,708 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lot of outer tread wear close to cords

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

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 FHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GV62 FHC, 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 GV62 FHC registered?

GV62 FHC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is GV62 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV62 FHC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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