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YF62 CZG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 CZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,425 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 85,540 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 85,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 81,623 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 81,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 74,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,525 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nsr nsf (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,816 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 52,938 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 45,338 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,453 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,034 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 CZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YF62 CZG, 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 YF62 CZG registered?

YF62 CZG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YF62 CZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 CZG 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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