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MT62 GZV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,362 mi
Last recorded198,362 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 GZV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 198,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 182,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 165,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSF/OSF RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 144,879 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 144,751 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 118,803 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,397 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,925 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 79,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 58,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 44,135 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre balding on inner & outer treads

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

nail in off side front tyre

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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MT62 GZV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MT62 GZV, 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 MT62 GZV registered?

MT62 GZV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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