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NY62 ZZA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,247 mi
Last recorded156,247 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY62 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 156,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 146,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 132,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damp internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 113,360 miles

condensation to n/s front headlamp

Pass 20 Jun 2022 96,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,896 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 75,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,333 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 60,333 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 52,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,836 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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NY62 ZZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 NY62 ZZA, 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 NY62 ZZA registered?

NY62 ZZA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is NY62 ZZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY62 ZZA 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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