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YB61 BZR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,486 mi
Last recorded36,486 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 BZR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 36,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 36,471 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,969 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 34,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative wood in nearside front tyre bead (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,889 miles

Front brake pads are worn low

Screw in offside rear tyre outside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,180 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,344 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 13,934 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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YB61 BZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 YB61 BZR, 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

How do I check the history of YB61 BZR?

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What year was YB61 BZR registered?

YB61 BZR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is YB61 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 BZR 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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