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HY62 GPF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,178 mi
Last recorded84,178 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 GPF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 84,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached Ball joint loose nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 78,394 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 May 2023 71,078 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Jun 2022 64,840 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 62,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 59,765 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 59,765 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 53,249 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,524 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 41,140 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,198 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

front wipers starting to smear

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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HY62 GPF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 HY62 GPF, 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 HY62 GPF registered?

HY62 GPF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is HY62 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 GPF 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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