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YE62 ZTX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,352 mi
Last recorded122,352 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 122,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 110,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe adjustment arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,559 miles

Front both sides spring gaiters split

Offside Front Inner steering thrust piece advanced wear evident

Rear both sides bump stops deterioated

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,851 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 82,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 75,588 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has object inside making noise when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 17 Dec 2019 70,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has object inside making noise when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,599 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has something inside moving around and noisy when wheel rotated

Fail 13 Dec 2018 64,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has something inside moving around and noisy when wheel rotated

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,369 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,013 miles

front brake discs are heavily worn

handbrake locks at full travel

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 ZTX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YE62 ZTX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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