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DY62 ZYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,590 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 77,589 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,373 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,092 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,702 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,972 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 33,972 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 27,804 miles

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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DY62 ZYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY62 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY62 ZYW registered?

DY62 ZYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is DY62 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 ZYW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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