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YP62 ZGS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,134 mi
Last recorded77,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 ZGS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 77,134 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 77,110 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser link top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser link top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,764 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 72,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 68,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,352 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 50,656 miles

Front disc's slightly worn also slight fluctuation.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 43,930 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in the mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.5mm on outer edge and 3.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Size 225/45 WR17 Dunlop RSC

Pass 15 Nov 2016 29,386 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,091 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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YP62 ZGS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YP62 ZGS, 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 YP62 ZGS registered?

YP62 ZGS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 ZGS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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