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RV62 GXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,707 mi
Last recorded145,707 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 GXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 145,707 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash, OSR wire damaged

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 145,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall - 215/40 R18 89Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp on dash - OSR pad sensor wiring damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated/hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/3 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 136,264 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced INNER ELEMENTS DIM (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 136,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect SUSPECT BULB INSTALLATION (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ALSO NOTCHY / SEIZING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side POOR EFFORT ON NSR (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure LUMP OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER TREADS BALD & NEARING CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 136,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,560 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 125,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 111,868 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 111,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 102,129 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 95,341 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 91,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,748 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,811 miles

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

both front brake disc heavily lipped and are scored

Fail 28 Aug 2015 53,811 miles

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

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

both front brake disc heavily lipped and are scored

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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RV62 GXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV62 GXZ, 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 RV62 GXZ registered?

RV62 GXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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