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GV62 FVZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 FVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,638 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18, both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 91,203 miles

Central Front Upper Alternator noisy !!!!

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (OSR & NSR). (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 80,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,026 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 69,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,293 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on inner edge (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 FVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FVZ, 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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What year was GV62 FVZ registered?

GV62 FVZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is GV62 FVZ safe to buy?

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