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YE12 MZX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,429 mi
Last recorded153,429 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 MZX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2022 153,429 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 138,067 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arms forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 127,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 113,141 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 70,803 miles

deep cuts evident in osr&osf tyre treads

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,322 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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YE12 MZX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YE12 MZX, 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 YE12 MZX registered?

YE12 MZX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is YE12 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 MZX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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