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YH62 GBE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,647 mi
Last recorded150,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GBE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 150,647 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 6 Jan 2023 135,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 135,738 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,938 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Nov 2021 122,925 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Nov 2019 101,912 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Nov 2019 101,881 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,825 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 52,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,397 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre on 3mm of tread and worn edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Several chips (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (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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YH62 GBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH62 GBE, 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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YH62 GBE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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