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GY62 BNA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,171 mi
Last recorded97,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 BNA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,198 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,262 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop on shock absorber perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop on shock absorber perished

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 85,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop on shock absorber perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop on shock absorber perished

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,846 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 75,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,915 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,442 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,114 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,323 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 BNA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BNA, 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 BNA registered?

GY62 BNA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is GY62 BNA safe to buy?

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