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YT62 ZWK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,008 mi
Last recorded126,008 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 ZWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 126,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front strut top mountings slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,142 miles

Bonnet catch / release faulty

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front top mounts split

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 123,142 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet catch / release faulty

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front top mounts split

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 117,654 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front top mount rubbers split

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,604 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,363 miles

injector leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2020 94,197 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,594 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,760 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON THE EDGES AND ALMOST THROUGH THE CASING TO THE CORDS

Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,760 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON THE EDGES AND ALMOST THROUGH THE CASING TO THE CORDS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,568 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 61,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YT62 ZWK 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 80%.

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 YT62 ZWK, 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 YT62 ZWK registered?

YT62 ZWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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