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GF62 YAH

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,486 mi
Last recorded127,486 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 YAH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 127,486 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 127,486 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front DRL lamp inop

Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,806 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 110,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

bradke pad warning on dashboard rear pad sensor damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,771 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 96,771 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jul 2023 87,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,309 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 75,677 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 68,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 61,375 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 61,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,554 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 52,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 x bulges on outer side wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,642 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,844 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 41,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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GF62 YAH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GF62 YAH, 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 GF62 YAH registered?

GF62 YAH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is GF62 YAH safe to buy?

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