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GY62 KCF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,064 mi
Last recorded120,064 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 KCF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 120,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,111 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf tyre low on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2024 105,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf tyre low on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 97,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front drl light inop

Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,228 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 93,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,580 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 68,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,109 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 53,109 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective (1.1.19 (b))

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

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,926 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 38,229 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,411 miles

Rear washer inoperative

Fail 24 Jun 2016 32,411 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 20,456 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 KCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KCF, 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 KCF registered?

GY62 KCF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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