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GV62 GDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,450 mi
Last recorded75,450 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 GDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 75,450 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,201 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 63,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake pads wire sensor insecure (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,923 miles

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

front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2018 56,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,889 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre appears flat ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 48,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre appears flat ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,844 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 38,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,243 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 GDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

GV62 GDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is GV62 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV62 GDX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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