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YB62 GEJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,938 mi
Last recorded49,938 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 GEJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 49,938 miles

brake pipe / plastic covering blistering slightly in places

Pass 24 Nov 2025 49,501 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,400 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 47,399 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2024 43,870 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner and outer edges bald and in treads advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 40,967 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,792 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,853 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 31,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 28,634 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 26,253 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 21,071 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 21,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is bold on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2016 15,540 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 13,969 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in thread

Offside Front tyre is bold on outer edge

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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YB62 GEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB62 GEJ, 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 YB62 GEJ registered?

YB62 GEJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YB62 GEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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