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YE62 ZVY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,491 mi
Last recorded102,491 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 102,491 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,344 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,667 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 96,123 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,632 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 93,619 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,757 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,847 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 74,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 68,282 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,854 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 ZVY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE62 ZVY?

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What year was YE62 ZVY registered?

YE62 ZVY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is YE62 ZVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 ZVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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