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ST62 GWJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,936 mi
Last recorded100,936 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 GWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 100,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 86,165 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 86,119 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 64,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 56,136 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 45,096 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 45,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 39,657 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

RBT not carried out as tyre badly damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2019 39,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

RBT not carried out as tyre badly damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,652 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 28,361 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 28,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 21,960 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre (not repairable)

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 GWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST62 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

ST62 GWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is ST62 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 GWJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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