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GX62 NVB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX62 NVB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,906 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,529 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 98,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 87,594 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,183 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 79,183 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,464 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,464 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 76,463 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,998 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,438 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 46,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,668 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,418 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,385 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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GX62 NVB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX62 NVB, 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 GX62 NVB registered?

GX62 NVB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is GX62 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX62 NVB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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