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GY62 OUS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,289 mi
Last recorded68,289 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 OUS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,828 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 57,311 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 48,834 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,556 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,574 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 30,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 10,003 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 OUS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

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

Is GY62 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 OUS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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