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YS62 NMZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,312 mi
Last recorded113,312 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 NMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 113,312 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,356 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 99,345 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,967 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,340 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres are wearing on edges

offside rear light lens is damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,151 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,255 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,629 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 41,629 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 31,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YS62 NMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YS62 NMZ, 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 YS62 NMZ?

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What year was YS62 NMZ registered?

YS62 NMZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is YS62 NMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 NMZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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