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YD12 ZSL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,122 mi
Last recorded170,122 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 ZSL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 170,122 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 164,052 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc's worn/corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 159,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 159,881 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres HEAVILY cracking... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres HEAVILY worn on edges... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 155,730 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres heavily cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres heavily worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,922 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 145,555 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 145,554 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 127,957 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 73,759 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YD12 ZSL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD12 ZSL, 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 YD12 ZSL registered?

YD12 ZSL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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