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YE62 ZVV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,498 mi
Last recorded107,498 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 107,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2025 105,008 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 99,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm in steering rack

Fail 10 May 2024 99,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2023 93,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 93,202 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 87,705 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 87,705 miles

Front Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake warning on dash (1.7 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 81,152 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Pass 18 May 2020 77,905 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 77,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working WING MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,156 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,428 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 ZVV, 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 ZVV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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