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ST62 GWF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,439 mi
Last recorded53,439 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 GWF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,439 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 53,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,932 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on 1.7mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

back box removed from exhaust system and replaced with straight chrome pipe ,

suggest tracking with new tyres at front ,due to uneven wear

Pass 19 Jul 2017 34,541 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 31 Jan 2017 30,587 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 30,079 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,047 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 GWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

ST62 GWF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is ST62 GWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 GWF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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