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YF62 HLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,297 mi
Last recorded163,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 163,297 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 163,284 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator and rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 152,415 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside steering inner rack end slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2020 137,654 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 136,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,196 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,600 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2016 41,038 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 HLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF62 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

YF62 HLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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