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YE62 ZYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,679 mi
Last recorded144,679 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 144,679 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 144,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 139,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,974 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 127,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 123,474 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from differential, offside output shaft seal leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,174 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 114,174 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs undercut and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 105,093 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,004 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 104,004 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 96,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,706 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,927 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2015 47,927 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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 ZYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

YE62 ZYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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