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WJ62 GSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,109 mi
Last recorded116,109 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 GSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 116,109 miles

Tested in wet conditions

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 98,274 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 98,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 92,087 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 92,087 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 84,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 83,010 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 73,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 67,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,668 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 56,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,257 miles

Front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen damage, but not adversely affecting forward vision

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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WJ62 GSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ62 GSZ, 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.

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What year was WJ62 GSZ registered?

WJ62 GSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 GSZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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