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YH62 GBF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,243 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,933 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are getting close to the legal required minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,562 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 70,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 59,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,829 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,936 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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YH62 GBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YH62 GBF, 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 YH62 GBF registered?

YH62 GBF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is YH62 GBF safe to buy?

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