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GY62 YKA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,327 mi
Last recorded94,327 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 94,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 80,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 75,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,909 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 68,752 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 68,752 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 91W MICHELIN PRIMACY3 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 64,247 miles

OS Side repeater slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 91W MICHELIN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,955 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat navigation removed from dash ()

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer tread

Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,353 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 YKA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

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

Is GY62 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 YKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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