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YG62 PWZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,349 mi
Last recorded146,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 PWZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 139,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive (needs attention) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (offside cover loose) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 126,986 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 117,018 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 117,016 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim, marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,017 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 90,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 runflat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,754 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 77,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,711 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 67,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,473 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2017 33,379 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,774 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,790 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 PWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWZ, 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 PWZ registered?

YG62 PWZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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