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YH62 ZTV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 ZTV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 94,801 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted which makes unable to check some testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2026 94,801 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted which makes unable to check some testable items

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 88,583 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 88,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 85,353 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 85,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 57,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,691 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 41,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 27,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on the very limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 16,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 13,686 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of prescribed areas.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 9,202 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 ZTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH62 ZTV registered?

YH62 ZTV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YH62 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 ZTV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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