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SB62 HSY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,370 mi
Last recorded87,370 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 HSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,370 miles

steering rough when rotated

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 87,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlight damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

steering rough when rotated

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,616 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 75,339 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 75,339 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 52,657 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,063 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,047 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 27,669 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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SB62 HSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB62 HSY, 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 SB62 HSY registered?

SB62 HSY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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