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GY61 ZRF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,969 mi
Last recorded116,969 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 ZRF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,969 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 116,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 115,012 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jan 2024 115,010 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,370 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 104,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,464 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,396 miles

covers fitted engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,809 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,873 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 62,873 miles

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 23 Jan 2016 48,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 39,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

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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GY61 ZRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GY61 ZRF, 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 GY61 ZRF registered?

GY61 ZRF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is GY61 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 ZRF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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