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GY62 BHN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,032 mi
Last recorded122,032 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 BHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 113,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,643 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 98,604 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,627 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,864 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edges several small tears on sidewalls no bulges or canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 81,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow main beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edges several small tears on sidewalls no bulges or canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 73,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,951 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 63,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 48,622 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 48,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Washers slow to operate

Pass 22 Oct 2015 31,949 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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GY62 BHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 GY62 BHN, 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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GY62 BHN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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