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YE62 CZT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,848 mi
Last recorded203,848 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 CZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 203,848 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 203,844 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 192,122 miles

Front brake discs lipped and inner brake pad appears close to wear sensor

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 180,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush coming away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 165,793 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 165,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 151,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 127,896 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,950 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,180 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,914 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 67,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 54,551 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,598 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 41,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 CZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 YE62 CZT, 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

How do I check the history of YE62 CZT?

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What year was YE62 CZT registered?

YE62 CZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is YE62 CZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 CZT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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