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YC62 TZT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,380 mi
Last recorded151,380 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 TZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 151,380 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 139,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 129,602 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play/noise front offside front hub assembly

Pass 3 Jul 2021 114,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 101,151 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 84,716 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disk is corroded

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 May 2019 84,716 miles

Offside Rear brake disk is corroded

brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 68,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,647 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,567 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,936 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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YC62 TZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC62 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

YC62 TZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YC62 TZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 TZT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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