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YE62 ZFF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,235 mi
Last recorded155,235 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 155,235 miles

Nearside Front moisture in headlight

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 16 Dec 2024 142,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2024 142,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear very low reading on handbrake

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,385 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking 2/3rds down shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to aprox 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2023 133,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking 2/3rds down shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to aprox 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Dec 2022 122,040 miles

Engine Covers

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

Under Trays

Fail 28 Dec 2022 122,040 miles

Tyre has ply or cords damaged split in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers

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

Under Trays

Pass 23 Dec 2021 116,619 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 112,430 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2019 104,918 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,756 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 85,441 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 72,469 miles

Nearside washer jet leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2016 72,469 miles

Nearside washer jet leaking

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,034 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 ZFF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 ZFF, 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 ZFF registered?

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

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