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GY12 EZE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,473 mi
Last recorded85,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 EZE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 85,473 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 80,745 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2025 80,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,318 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 65,783 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 58,427 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 58,421 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 47,435 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 47,435 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,639 miles

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

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Fail 10 Apr 2018 41,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,486 miles

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Fail 21 Mar 2016 30,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine covers fitted

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY12 EZE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY12 EZE, 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 GY12 EZE registered?

GY12 EZE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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