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GY62 NLE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,490 mi
Last recorded110,490 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 110,490 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 99,629 miles

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

engine covers fitted

floor and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2023 99,606 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,234 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2022 94,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,631 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Fail 11 Nov 2021 90,631 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,349 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

advise both front and o/s/r tyres carcasses split and perished

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,678 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,832 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

under trays

Fail 1 Nov 2016 61,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,935 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 NLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

GY62 NLE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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