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GY62 BKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,893 mi
Last recorded124,893 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 BKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 124,893 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2025 124,784 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 124,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 121,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitteed

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

engine covers and under trays fitteed

Pass 7 May 2021 120,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 109,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 May 2020 109,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wipers smeary

Pass 26 May 2018 73,680 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 23,292 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,311 miles

Front Both front tyres starts to perish, but no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Rear worn uneven on inner edge, no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear worn close to cords on inner edge of tyre and nail in tyre as well

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 BKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKA, 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 GY62 BKA registered?

GY62 BKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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