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GV62 WDO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,335 mi
Last recorded163,335 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 WDO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 163,335 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 163,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 151,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,751 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 135,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** CLOSE TO LIMIT *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 135,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** CLOSE TO LIMIT *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,981 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,727 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,083 miles

Fumes under bonnet, breather pipe appears to be missing

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 90,456 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 18 Sep 2017 72,975 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 205/50R 17 89V RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/45R 17 91W RUN FLATgoodyear eaglenct5 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 205/50R 17 89V RUN FLAT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,530 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (3.5.1i)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

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 WDO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WDO, 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 WDO registered?

GV62 WDO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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