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GY62 WDU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,548 mi
Last recorded113,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 WDU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 113,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - very urgent (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlamp condensated

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 113,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge - very urgent (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlamp condensated

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 31 Jan 2024 107,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 104,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - slightly lipped/corroded 5mm wide on faces - pads good, approx. 10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner - rest of tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside daytime running light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - slightly lipped/corroded 5-10mm wide on faces - pads good, approx. 8mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Offside daytime running light not working

Offside headlight condensated - not affecting lighting

Fail 24 Jan 2022 103,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section is coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 5mm

Offside daytime running light not working

Offside headlight condensated - not affecting lighting

Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside daytime running light not working - not a bulb fault

exhaust flexi section coming apart - no leak of gases

Fail 3 Feb 2021 102,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect faulty pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside daytime running light not working - not a bulb fault

exhaust flexi section coming apart - no leak of gases

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,193 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 94,069 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,687 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 80,285 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 80,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,772 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 WDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU registered?

GY62 WDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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