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YE62 ZXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,127 mi
Last recorded147,127 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 147,127 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2025 141,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 136,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 131,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 131,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 122,087 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2021 122,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2020 105,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,943 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 62,645 miles

advise tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2016 62,645 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,569 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 ZXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White 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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

YE62 ZXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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