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YF62 ZSL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,139 mi
Last recorded111,139 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 ZSL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 111,139 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 108,180 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 106,503 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD AND PERISHING ON SIDEWALL

Fail 29 Nov 2023 106,503 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS LOW ON TREAD AND PERISHING ON SIDEWALL

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 98,557 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,429 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 88,146 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,053 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking cords not exposed

Nearside Rear tyre cracking cords not exposed

Offside Front tyre cracking cords not exposed

Offside Rear tyre cracking cords not exposed

Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,611 miles

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)

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 ZSL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

YF62 ZSL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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