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GY62 CEX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,175 mi
Last recorded126,175 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 CEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 126,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2025 115,473 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 115,473 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,689 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,306 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,521 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 71,289 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,096 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 61,096 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 May 2018 46,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 30,845 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,056 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 CEX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CEX, 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 GY62 CEX registered?

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

Is GY62 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 CEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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