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GJ62 VYC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,060 mi
Last recorded79,060 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,060 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 79,046 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 73,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 66,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to show signs of wear on both edges

Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 57,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,670 miles

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

engine cover and under cover tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,054 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,563 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 29,662 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ62 VYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ62 VYC, 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 GJ62 VYC registered?

GJ62 VYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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