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PE62 ZYJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 164,772 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 158,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 150,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 140,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,627 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 132,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 127,697 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,780 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 113,780 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Both sides (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,347 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 91,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,946 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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PE62 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PE62 ZYJ, 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 PE62 ZYJ registered?

PE62 ZYJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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The MOT history for PE62 ZYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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