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GY62 UNB

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,558 mi
Last recorded84,558 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 UNB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 84,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 78,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,280 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,497 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 62,217 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,495 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2016 20,688 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,376 miles

Offside front inner rack ball joint has slight play

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 UNB is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

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

Is GY62 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 UNB shows 11 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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