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GY62 CFG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,934 mi
Last recorded117,934 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 CFG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 117,934 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 113,635 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Has water ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 113,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Has water ingress. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension arm bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 106,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp insecure

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,825 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,977 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 86,267 miles

advise offside front inner rack joint slight play

Fail 6 Nov 2020 86,267 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

advise offside front inner rack joint slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,028 miles

Advise slight play in o/s/f steering rod

Pass 3 Nov 2018 75,172 miles

Advise o/s/f side repeater may have fault

Fail 2 Nov 2018 75,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f side repeater may have fault

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,340 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 68,340 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,846 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 44,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CFG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CFG, 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 CFG registered?

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

Is GY62 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 CFG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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