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GY62 SWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,776 mi
Last recorded81,776 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 SWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,776 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 78,164 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,688 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,321 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 67,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,664 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 58,648 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level below min

Pass 15 Feb 2021 40,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,029 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 40,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,651 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,268 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 34,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,224 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 21,551 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 SWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SWN, 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

How do I check the history of GY62 SWN?

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What year was GY62 SWN registered?

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

Is GY62 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 SWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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