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GY62 EFH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,139 mi
Last recorded107,139 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 EFH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 107,139 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 100,377 miles

Nearside Front head light condensation in lamp

Fail 30 Dec 2024 100,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front head light condensation in lamp

Pass 28 Dec 2023 94,171 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 87,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 79,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,682 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 59,209 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 50,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,271 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,675 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 EFH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 EFH, 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 EFH registered?

GY62 EFH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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