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MK62 ZYC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,482 mi
Last recorded97,482 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 ZYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 97,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 97,482 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 92,365 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 114,526 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 114,526 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,849 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,103 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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MK62 ZYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MK62 ZYC, 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 MK62 ZYC registered?

MK62 ZYC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MK62 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 ZYC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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