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RO62 SYG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,759 mi
Last recorded72,759 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 SYG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 72,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 68,385 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,826 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,890 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 40,955 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,521 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2017 22,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,412 miles

Crack in front windscreen

Deep cuts to N/S/R tyre tread

Deep cuts to O/S/R tyre tread

Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,892 miles

covers fitted

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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RO62 SYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO62 SYG, 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

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What year was RO62 SYG registered?

RO62 SYG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is RO62 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 SYG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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