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YH62 GNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 76,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 76,183 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play not fully checked due to binding.!!! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,696 miles

Front non runflat tyres fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front non runflat tyres fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,372 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,199 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,147 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 52,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 50,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,533 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 42,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 37,426 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 27,626 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,570 miles

both front tyre treads areas deteriorating

nail in offside rear tyre

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 GNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GNV, 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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What year was YH62 GNV registered?

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

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