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YG62 TZE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,788 mi
Last recorded73,788 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 TZE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 73,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2017 62,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,447 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 41,447 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TZE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

YG62 TZE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is YG62 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 TZE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG62 TZE have outstanding finance?

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