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YH62 ZTT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,139 mi
Last recorded82,139 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 ZTT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 80,249 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 74,242 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 64,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,263 miles

Nearside Front headlight contaminated (condensation inside )

Nearside Rear number plate light reduced output

Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,866 miles

Lower steering column noisy in operation

Fail 13 Sep 2021 56,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower steering column noisy in operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn very low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,881 miles

Lower steering column noisy in operation

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low on the inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,366 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,521 miles

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 18,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,559 miles

rear tyres close to limit, inner edges worn, outer edges cracking

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 ZTT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZTT, 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 ZTT registered?

YH62 ZTT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is YH62 ZTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 ZTT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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