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YH62 GVP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,625 mi
Last recorded142,625 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 142,625 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 142,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 138,262 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 133,405 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 123,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,190 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 109,190 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 107,254 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 94,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,397 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre depth 2mm close to legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2mm close to legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,736 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,019 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pad light on

Fail 9 Sep 2015 32,019 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GVP 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 80%.

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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

YH62 GVP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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