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YH62 GDV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,083 mi
Last recorded133,083 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GDV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 133,083 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 133,083 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 126,788 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 126,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,158 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 118,158 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f running light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,413 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 110,413 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,201 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,640 miles

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

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

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

no emissions printout due to low emissions test result PASS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,513 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,620 miles

Emissions test passed

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,938 miles

Emissions test passed no print out due to low emissions

Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,708 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 GDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

YH62 GDV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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