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PJ62 GDK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,754 mi
Last recorded91,754 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 GDK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 91,754 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 78,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,097 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 57,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 50,806 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 41,456 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 41,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front bald outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2016 27,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 16,103 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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PJ62 GDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ62 GDK, 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

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What year was PJ62 GDK registered?

PJ62 GDK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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