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YF62 GZL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,707 mi
Last recorded32,707 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 GZL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 32,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts in tread

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2024 32,656 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut in tread

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2023 32,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2021 31,692 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2020 31,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 29,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 28,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,714 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 22,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 18,633 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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YF62 GZL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YF62 GZL, 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 YF62 GZL registered?

YF62 GZL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YF62 GZL shows 11 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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