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YR62 NZO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,942 mi
Last recorded75,942 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 NZO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 75,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,188 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 65,732 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 59,384 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 54,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 42,656 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 34,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f mainly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 14 Jul 2020 34,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f mainly inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,293 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,764 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil left and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,533 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 14,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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YR62 NZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR62 NZO, 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

How do I check the history of YR62 NZO?

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What year was YR62 NZO registered?

YR62 NZO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is YR62 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 NZO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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