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YE62 ZPG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,774 mi
Last recorded140,774 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZPG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 140,774 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 140,769 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 138,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 108,343 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,118 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,431 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 80,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,284 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresheners from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/4018) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/3518 RSC) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 71,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (245/3518 RSC) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresheners from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/4018) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/3518 RSC) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,435 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,195 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 43,672 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 ZPG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 ZPG, 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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YE62 ZPG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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