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YG62 WZE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,265 mi
Last recorded146,265 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WZE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 146,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake wear warning displayed

coolant level low

Pass 11 Oct 2024 136,462 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,472 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 125,388 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,909 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 108,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 104,307 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 104,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 98,061 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 98,061 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 96,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 84,046 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 84,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on edges

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 WZE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

YG62 WZE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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