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YE62 AYZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,912 mi
Last recorded123,912 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 AYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 123,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 123,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 106,405 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 106,405 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 92,485 miles

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 92,485 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working halogen bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45r17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45r17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,119 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 79,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 66,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 60,737 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 60,215 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,920 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 38,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,685 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 18,623 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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YE62 AYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE62 AYZ, 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 YE62 AYZ registered?

YE62 AYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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