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YE62 ZXF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZXF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 84,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 82,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,743 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 79,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,043 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 63,079 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 57,643 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 52,349 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 52,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2016 49,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,873 miles

very low emissions no acceleration detected

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 ZXF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 ZXF, 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

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What year was YE62 ZXF registered?

YE62 ZXF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is YE62 ZXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 ZXF 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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