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YH62 GWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,173 mi
Last recorded131,173 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GWN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 131,173 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 122,118 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 104,587 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 104,421 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,820 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 90,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 75,239 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 59,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GWN, 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

How do I check the history of YH62 GWN?

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What year was YH62 GWN registered?

YH62 GWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is YH62 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 GWN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH62 GWN have outstanding finance?

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