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HY62 GPZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,944 mi
Last recorded145,944 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 GPZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 145,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 140,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 127,927 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,448 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,622 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly distorted on outer shoulder

oil leak from differential pinion oil seal onto exhaust

Fail 19 Aug 2018 83,551 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly distorted on outer shoulder

oil leak from differential pinion oil seal onto exhaust

Pass 28 Aug 2017 68,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 38,035 miles

front tyres low on edges

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 GPZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

HY62 GPZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is HY62 GPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 GPZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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