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YG62 EXZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,197 mi
Last recorded90,197 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 EXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 90,197 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 85,356 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 85,356 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 81,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,117 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,791 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,410 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 47,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,834 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,417 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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YG62 EXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YG62 EXZ, 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 YG62 EXZ registered?

YG62 EXZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is YG62 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 EXZ 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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