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YG62 MZZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,072 mi
Last recorded149,072 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 MZZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 149,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 139,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 132,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 118,277 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 118,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 108,121 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,022 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,673 miles

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

No Emissions Detected.

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 72,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cut. (4.1.D.1b)

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

No Emissions Detected.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,803 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 MZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 YG62 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

YG62 MZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is YG62 MZZ safe to buy?

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