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GX62 WLW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,702 mi
Last recorded78,702 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX62 WLW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 74,632 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shocks soft (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,309 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes soft/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 72,309 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes soft/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,894 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 62,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,235 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 52,230 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 48,811 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 37,382 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 23,531 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 16,652 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 WLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GX62 WLW, 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

How do I check the history of GX62 WLW?

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What year was GX62 WLW registered?

GX62 WLW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is GX62 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX62 WLW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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