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YC62 TZO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,286 mi
Last recorded149,286 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 149,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 142,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2024 136,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also signs of leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 127,994 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 127,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 117,310 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 105,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad sensor not connected. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in mounting/bearing and dust cover insecure. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources also lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in mounting/bearing also dust cover insecure. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 95,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad sensor not connected. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in mounting/bearing and dust cover insecure. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources also lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in mounting/bearing also dust cover insecure. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,833 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk, dirt in mechanisum but still functioning

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount/bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 82,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear seat belt stalk, dirt in mechanisum but still functioning

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount/bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,163 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,153 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)

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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YC62 TZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC62 TZO, 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 YC62 TZO registered?

YC62 TZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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