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YE62 ZVK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,750 mi
Last recorded118,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 118,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lots of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside front shock top mount and bearing noisy

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod ball joint where it joins the rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,585 miles

Brake warning light on dash - Front brake pad warning wire is broken

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint where it joins the rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 99,563 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads have roughly 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 99,563 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads have roughly 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 81,894 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on their inside facing sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section of exhaust is cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 62,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,762 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 51,773 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 51,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (225/45w17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,099 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,335 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,330 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 ZVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

YE62 ZVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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