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GY62 HPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,801 mi
Last recorded44,801 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 HPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit and also cracking in tread area (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2026 44,699 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit and also cracking in tread area (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,741 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 40,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 40,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 15 Nov 2022 40,552 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,970 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,460 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2019 38,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 33,204 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 33,204 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 28,758 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 28,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 28,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 24,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Just outside Zone A testable area (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,573 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 18,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres perishing

brakes not tested (flat tyre)

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 HPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HPX, 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 HPX registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY62 HPX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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