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YB62 GHF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,071 mi
Last recorded70,071 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 GHF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 70,071 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Rear brake discs worn/lipped corroding

engine oil leak

Rear number plate de-laminating

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,620 miles

oil leaks

r.o/s jacking point in missing

Fail 12 Dec 2024 67,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

oil leaks

r.o/s jacking point in missing

Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,609 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,191 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 58,182 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,679 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 53,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 50,205 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 50,205 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 49,440 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 49,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 40,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 38,082 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 38,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 31,476 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 31,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 GHF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YB62 GHF, 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 YB62 GHF registered?

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

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