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YF62 ZSV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,238 mi
Last recorded119,238 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 ZSV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 119,238 miles

All vehicle underside components including all steering and suspension components corroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 111,890 miles

All vehicle underside components including all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2023 109,131 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 100,428 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,428 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,001 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 93,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 82,420 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 82,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 68,816 miles

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

Front both tyres lumpy on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 68,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front both tyres lumpy on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,023 miles

both rear tyres on 3-4mm tread depth and slightly worn on the inner edges.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 37,016 miles

front tyres low on edges

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 ZSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF62 ZSV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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