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ST62 GVV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,376 mi
Last recorded105,376 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 GVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 105,376 miles

All under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2024 104,250 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,710 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,773 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 79,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,857 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,089 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 59,660 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,791 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 38,678 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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ST62 GVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ST62 GVV, 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 ST62 GVV registered?

ST62 GVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is ST62 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 GVV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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