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YP62 SLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,187 mi
Last recorded137,187 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 137,187 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 127,580 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 127,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 127,548 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective engine breather hose (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front alloy wheel in different to all the rest

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

bonnet unable to be secured

Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,075 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 104,903 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 104,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,893 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 73,853 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,638 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 45,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YP62 SLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP62 SLZ, 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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YP62 SLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 November 2012.

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