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YB62 BSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,223 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,974 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside uneven wear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 rear ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 61,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,449 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 49,879 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play inside engine bay

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2019 49,879 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play inside engine bay

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 41,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play Inside engine bay (2.1.5)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2017 33,729 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2017 33,729 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,297 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

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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YB62 BSZ 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 YB62 BSZ, 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 YB62 BSZ registered?

YB62 BSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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The MOT history for YB62 BSZ 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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