2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · HY62 GVF
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 134,673 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY62 GVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 134,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HY62 GVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 1 Series (HY62 GVF) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HY62 GVF Mileage History
- 16/04/2024121,282 mi
- 25/04/2025126,351 mi+5,069 mi
- 25/04/2025126,353 mi+2 mi
- 10/04/2026134,673 mi+8,320 mi
- 10/04/2026134,673 mi
Average of roughly 6,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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