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YH62 GSO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,697 mi
Last recorded134,697 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 134,697 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 134,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,502 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,723 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 108,721 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

Offside Front rack arm slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner surface worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front bush's on the banana arm's. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside wearing on outer edge and Offside wearing inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and Off side slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near side and Off side. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 87,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 94W All Season. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side and Off side slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near side and Off side. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45R17 94W All Season. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,375 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,841 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 53,833 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 53,833 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,363 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 36,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,530 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 GSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red 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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

YH62 GSO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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