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GV62 FWC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,719 mi
Last recorded91,719 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged under inflation damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 87,540 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 65,486 miles

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3-4mm

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,744 miles

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 43,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 31,534 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 31,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,732 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 FWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GV62 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

GV62 FWC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is GV62 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV62 FWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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