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RE62 GZL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,345 mi
Last recorded114,345 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 GZL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 114,345 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 106,051 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,864 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,255 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,735 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,244 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,815 miles

covers and shields fitted not allowing to fully inspect

Pass 18 Oct 2017 48,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted.

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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RE62 GZL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE62 GZL, 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 RE62 GZL?

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What year was RE62 GZL registered?

RE62 GZL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is RE62 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 GZL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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