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MT62 YZM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,057 mi
Last recorded63,057 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 YZM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 63,057 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2026 62,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2025 62,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 60,933 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both , plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre both

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 60,933 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both , plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Nail in tyre both

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 58,644 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 58,644 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,015 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, slight cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine undertray damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower section of screen, just met pass criteria (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undertray damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,436 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, heavily cracked/perished inbetween tread recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 36,308 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,237 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 25,129 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,196 miles

Front Both Front tyres word on edges

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,422 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 19,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MT62 YZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT62 YZM, 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 MT62 YZM registered?

MT62 YZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for MT62 YZM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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