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YE62 ZBU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 88,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured in 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 80,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light loose

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,611 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 67,896 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 67,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 63,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,673 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,921 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 49,921 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 34,957 miles

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2016 23,443 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 17,463 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 ZBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

YE62 ZBU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is YE62 ZBU safe to buy?

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