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PJ62 GKO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,940 mi
Last recorded150,940 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 GKO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 150,940 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Nov 2022 147,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre plus sidewall scuffed and cracking in tread ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread and all wheels slightly buckled (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers present but suspect oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2021 142,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre plus sidewall scuffed and cracking in tread ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread and all wheels slightly buckled (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers present but suspect oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,834 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 121,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 103,993 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner rack arm has play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2016 103,993 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner rack arm has play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,768 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 GKO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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