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YC62 UKZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 UKZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,109 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,865 miles

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 15 Feb 2020 59,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,419 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 51,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 42,275 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 33,645 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 33,645 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,836 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 UKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UKZ, 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

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What year was YC62 UKZ registered?

YC62 UKZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is YC62 UKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 UKZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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