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YG62 TYZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,316 mi
Last recorded60,316 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 TYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 43,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 29,072 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 20,213 miles

Both rear tyres just starting to perish on outer edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,409 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 18,559 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 TYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

YG62 TYZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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