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GU62 WYX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,302 mi
Last recorded79,302 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 WYX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside steering rack end slight play,not detected at steering wheel

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,192 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,227 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 73,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,562 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 61,513 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 54,718 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 54,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 49,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,905 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,525 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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GU62 WYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU62 WYX, 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 GU62 WYX registered?

GU62 WYX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is GU62 WYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 WYX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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