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YB62 GJJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,501 mi
Last recorded81,501 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 GJJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 May 2024 81,501 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,397 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,333 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))

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump-stops are deteriorated

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 15 Dec 2020 66,010 miles

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

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

oil leak

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 May 2019 60,294 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 40,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

vehicle has engine bay covers and under trays restricting the view of some testable components

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 GJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJJ, 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 GJJ registered?

YB62 GJJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is YB62 GJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB62 GJJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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