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YG62 TZT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 99,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,078 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 92,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 86,900 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 86,815 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak , drips from engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 67,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 55,900 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front and rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front and rear inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 55,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front and rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front and rear inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 44,865 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 39,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,143 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,178 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 18,001 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 TZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

YG62 TZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YG62 TZT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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