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YH62 GRU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,149 mi
Last recorded121,149 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 121,149 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 117,783 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 116,059 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 107,694 miles

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,159 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,268 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber dust cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop deteriorated/broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened dust cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,728 miles

Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,483 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,340 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,818 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt check

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 GRU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GRU, 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 GRU registered?

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

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