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YE62 YZK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,998 mi
Last recorded83,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YZK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 83,998 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 76,564 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 69,446 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,786 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,123 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,060 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 42,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 33,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 33,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 YZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

YE62 YZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is YE62 YZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 YZK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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