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YC62 ZZO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,675 mi
Last recorded123,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 ZZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,675 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 107,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,496 miles

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

air intake trunking split at turbo charger

Pass 12 Jan 2022 79,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 75,946 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,091 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 66,590 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,030 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,140 miles

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

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

child seat fitted so unable to check adult seat belt

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 ZZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

YC62 ZZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YC62 ZZO safe to buy?

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