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GY62 THF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,480 mi
Last recorded95,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 THF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 95,480 miles

nearside headlamp has damp in

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 87,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,968 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,497 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 61,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,188 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,258 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,897 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 27,982 miles

Offside Rear Puncture repair has been carried out

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 27,982 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Puncture repair has been carried out

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge & perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 15,675 miles

Detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

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 THF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 THF, 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 THF?

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What year was GY62 THF registered?

GY62 THF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is GY62 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 THF 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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