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GX12 VAF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,108 mi
Last recorded109,108 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 VAF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,898 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,129 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,346 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,980 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Fail 3 Mar 2021 85,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,875 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,760 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 69,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 57,379 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 57,378 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage at lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 40,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,799 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 VAF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX12 VAF, 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 GX12 VAF registered?

GX12 VAF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is GX12 VAF safe to buy?

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