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YE62 ZPW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,331 mi
Last recorded144,331 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZPW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 144,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 144,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 133,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 133,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 123,675 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2023 111,573 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has a fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear both tyres look to be wearing inner edges unevenly

Fail 13 Jul 2023 111,573 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall also starting to split/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs have considerable lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has a fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear both tyres look to be wearing inner edges unevenly

Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,530 miles

Windscreen wipers staring to smear, still clearing screen adequately

Fail 1 Aug 2022 100,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen wipers staring to smear, still clearing screen adequately

Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,754 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 82,754 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working ***RU434 fitted*** (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 75,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,422 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,939 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 33,156 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,741 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,640 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 ZPW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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