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GY62 OJU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,656 mi
Last recorded209,656 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 OJU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 209,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop Shaft Rubber Cracking

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 189,836 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 189,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 167,437 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 167,437 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 148,252 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 148,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,202 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 126,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 112,401 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,965 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 99,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 81,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 57,784 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 32,671 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 32,671 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 29,667 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,390 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 OJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

GY62 OJU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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