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BF62 ZYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,491 mi
Last recorded128,491 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 128,491 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2024 114,788 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 101,445 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear park brake slight bind

Fail 12 Apr 2022 101,444 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear park brake slight bind

Pass 20 Mar 2021 91,050 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 80,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,309 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,071 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,983 miles

Nearside wearing outter edges

Offside Front wearing outter edges

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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BF62 ZYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF62 ZYW, 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.

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What year was BF62 ZYW registered?

BF62 ZYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is BF62 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 ZYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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