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YH62 GOU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

239,258 mi
Last recorded239,258 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 239,258 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 220,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 220,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 198,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 178,192 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 157,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 155,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,727 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,421 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 GOU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

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

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