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YF62 AEZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AEZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 95,153 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2025 84,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker cover insecure

Offside Rear Shocker cover secure

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

Fail 14 May 2025 84,375 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shocker cover secure

Nearside Rear Shocker cover insecure

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

Pass 24 May 2024 73,285 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 71,153 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 63,067 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,836 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 38,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to inspect all underside vehicle components due to plastic guards fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,003 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 27,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on mating surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear light lens cracked and broken but not white light showing to the rear

Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,484 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 20,562 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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YF62 AEZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF62 AEZ, 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 YF62 AEZ registered?

YF62 AEZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is YF62 AEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 AEZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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