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Y40 GMT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,742 mi
Last recorded73,742 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 GMT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 73,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 70,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,887 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,804 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS and brake wear wiring rubbing driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,276 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,072 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,502 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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Y40 GMT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y40 GMT, 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 Y40 GMT registered?

Y40 GMT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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