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BJ62 GYH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,658 mi
Last recorded62,658 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GYH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 62,658 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 61,044 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 58,497 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,230 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 49,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 45,585 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 42,309 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 38,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 33,875 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 33,875 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 28,380 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 22,191 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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BJ62 GYH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BJ62 GYH, 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 BJ62 GYH registered?

BJ62 GYH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is BJ62 GYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 GYH 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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