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YG62 OSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,074 mi
Last recorded114,074 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 114,074 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Pun-Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 114,074 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Pun-Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,064 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 107,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,206 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 68,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre ha.s cuts at outer treads,not to cords.

both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,834 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 OSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YG62 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

YG62 OSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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