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YE62 AZT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 AZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 114,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 106,873 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 97,091 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 29 Nov 2022 88,144 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 88,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 88,054 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,874 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,282 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 69,637 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m and perished on outer edge of tread and outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre perished on outer edge of tread

Pass 22 Dec 2017 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,818 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 35,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,799 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 AZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YE62 AZT, 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 YE62 AZT registered?

YE62 AZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is YE62 AZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 AZT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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