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YE62 GAO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,571 mi
Last recorded191,571 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 GAO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 191,571 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 179,141 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

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

TYRES WORN

Pass 31 May 2023 165,785 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 165,555 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2022 157,151 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 12 May 2022 157,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 4 May 2022 156,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted preventing some underside inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2021 135,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,102 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 109,281 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,620 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,639 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

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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YE62 GAO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YE62 GAO, 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 YE62 GAO registered?

YE62 GAO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is YE62 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 GAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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