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GY62 EFK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,590 mi
Last recorded103,590 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 EFK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 103,590 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 89,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,062 miles

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

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2019 64,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 57,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 49,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,599 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 40,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 31,080 miles

Child seat fitted

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 EFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 EFK, 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 EFK registered?

GY62 EFK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is GY62 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 EFK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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