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GY62 EPP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,618 mi
Last recorded47,618 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 EPP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 47,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 46,737 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 45,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,461 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,979 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 41,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 39,196 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 37,461 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2018 37,461 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,704 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 EPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EPP, 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 EPP registered?

GY62 EPP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GY62 EPP 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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