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GU62 YHL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,765 mi
Last recorded101,765 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 YHL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 101,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,123 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,386 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 93,386 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,236 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 78,733 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 72,215 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,774 miles

Emissions test conducted-Emissions too clean to read

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner wall, rubber has splits right the way around but isnt yet revealing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in 'a' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr lamp unit cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2018 57,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner wall, rubber has splits right the way around but isnt yet revealing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in 'a' zone (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr lamp unit cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear indicator lens damaged slightly

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,097 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 YHL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YHL, 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 GU62 YHL registered?

GU62 YHL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is GU62 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 YHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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