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GF62 YOM

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,070 mi
Last recorded67,070 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 67,070 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,348 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 64,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 56,086 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2024 56,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 49,330 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 49,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,248 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2022 44,232 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 40,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front foglights not working

Fail 18 Feb 2021 39,996 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front foglights not working

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 35,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,545 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,544 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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GF62 YOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YOM, 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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GF62 YOM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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