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GY62 OUN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,525 mi
Last recorded76,525 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 OUN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 76,525 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,763 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 66,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,207 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 60,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,314 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 43,314 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,826 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,702 miles

Offside Front tyre poor tread & cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,379 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 OUN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

GY62 OUN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is GY62 OUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 OUN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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