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GY62 HLO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,492 mi
Last recorded61,492 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2025 61,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 56,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 49,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 42,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 36,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,453 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 29,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,938 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim scuffed

Nearside Rear wheel rim scuffed

Offside Rear wheel rim scuffed

Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,156 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS 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 HLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HLO, 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 HLO registered?

GY62 HLO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is GY62 HLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 HLO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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