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YH62 GLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,928 mi
Last recorded113,928 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 113,928 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play + inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 110,177 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod end has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,088 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 97,211 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod end ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,471 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 26 Sep 2020 80,753 miles

under tray fitted under engine obstruected

Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 72,369 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,265 miles

Front Brake discs deteriorated

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

Offside Front Steering rack play but not excessive

Rear Brake discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Fail 2 Oct 2018 62,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs deteriorated

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

Offside Front Steering rack play but not excessive

Rear Brake discs deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,807 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,983 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

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 GLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc 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 YH62 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

YH62 GLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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