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YE62 ZYA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 137,875 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2026 137,875 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2025 130,150 miles

front flexi slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 110,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r and centre belt not checked

various body damage

Fail 25 Aug 2021 100,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r and centre belt not checked

various body damage

Pass 15 Jun 2020 92,043 miles

Engine inter cooler security could be improved

Front fog lamps not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre has some damage to sidewall

Various covers & trims not fitted/missing at time of test

Fail 15 Jun 2020 92,043 miles

Engine inter cooler security could be improved

Front fog lamps not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre has some damage to sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Various covers & trims not fitted/missing at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 78,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 78,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 63,890 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 ZYA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

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

Is YE62 ZYA safe to buy?

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