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YE62 CLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,834 mi
Last recorded73,834 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 CLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 65,569 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 59,085 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Intermittently (4.4.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,131 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,366 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,260 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,429 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,612 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays fitted

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 CLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ registered?

YE62 CLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is YE62 CLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 CLZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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