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YR62 TSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,716 mi
Last recorded117,716 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 TSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 117,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 117,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,401 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 106,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,943 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 87,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,620 miles

brake wear warning light on but brake pads in good condition

Pass 27 Aug 2020 81,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,950 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small damage in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 60,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small damage in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 36,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre cracking and worn edges ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,335 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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YR62 TSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YR62 TSZ, 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 YR62 TSZ registered?

YR62 TSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 TSZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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