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YH62 FZT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,679 mi
Last recorded107,679 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FZT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 107,679 miles

Offside Front DRL INOPERATIVE

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,588 miles

Nearside Front DRL INOPERATIVE

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre rear seatbelt cannot be used

condensation in side n/s headlamp

Pass 3 Oct 2022 84,030 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle missing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

vehicle body showing damage

Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,359 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,846 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,581 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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YH62 FZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH62 FZT, 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 YH62 FZT registered?

YH62 FZT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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