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GY62 ZVG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 ZVG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 119,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 115,675 miles

coolant level low

nearside front fog light lens cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (beam image not very good) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive and knocking ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers both covers loose

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 18 Dec 2023 115,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cords exposed (outer sidewall deteriorated) 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (beam image not very good) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive and knocking ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolant level low

nearside front fog light lens cracked

rear shock absorbers both covers loose

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,360 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 104,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 104,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2020 97,744 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,863 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 85,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 72,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 100,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil level was very low at point of test

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,193 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 ZVG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZVG, 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.

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What year was GY62 ZVG registered?

GY62 ZVG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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The MOT history for GY62 ZVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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