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YE62 YTZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,405 mi
Last recorded108,405 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YTZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 108,405 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 103,777 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 103,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,972 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,821 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,075 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 49,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,296 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,776 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 YTZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

YE62 YTZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is YE62 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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