2012 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · YY62 GYA
2012 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 91,003 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY62 GYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 91,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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YY62 GYA 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 (YY62 GYA) between July 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear-most (5.3.4 (b) (i”.
YY62 GYA Mileage History
- 04/07/202479,489 mi
- 04/07/202479,490 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/202587,021 mi+7,531 mi
- 04/07/202587,021 mi
- 06/03/202691,003 mi+3,982 mi
Average of roughly 6,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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