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GX62 XWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX62 XWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 121,275 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side and off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 121,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side and off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 109,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 48,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,480 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 101,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,163 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 96,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,760 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 90,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,313 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,295 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 70,603 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

GX62 XWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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