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GY62 SVF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,116 mi
Last recorded163,116 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 SVF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 163,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 135,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 106,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE SCRUBBING UP ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 103,849 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORD EXPOSED INNER EDGE 225/45X18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORD EXPOSED INNER EDGE 245/35X18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE SCRUBBING UP ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,427 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2023 93,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,128 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2021 71,199 miles

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 16 Mar 2021 71,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,463 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,470 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,948 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,433 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,077 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 SVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

GY62 SVF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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