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YG62 RLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,894 mi
Last recorded95,894 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 RLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,894 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 95,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 82,482 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 62,514 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 62,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 57,861 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 57,861 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,664 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 38,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,592 miles

Front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,931 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 RLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RLZ, 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 YG62 RLZ registered?

YG62 RLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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