2012 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YH62 GWA
2012 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 91,583 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH62 GWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2025
- 91,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YH62 GWA 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 (YH62 GWA) between August 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YH62 GWA Mileage History
- 01/08/202270,590 mi
- 25/04/202371,532 mi+942 mi
- 24/04/202479,952 mi+8,420 mi
- 24/04/202479,952 mi
- 19/04/202591,583 mi+11,631 mi
Average of roughly 7,728 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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