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GX12 PVA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,909 mi
Last recorded138,909 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 PVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 138,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 129,828 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 129,827 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 115,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,876 miles

Brake discs rusty

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 89,278 miles

Slight brake judder on front

Pass 31 May 2021 78,956 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,187 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Offside Front tyre has wear on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 49,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,330 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside offside & centre

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,410 miles

Rear child seat(s) mounted not allowing adult seat belt inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,931 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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GX12 PVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX12 PVA, 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 GX12 PVA registered?

GX12 PVA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is GX12 PVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 PVA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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