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SD62 YWJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,216 mi
Last recorded96,216 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 YWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 82,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,801 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,505 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,494 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,494 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 50,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,905 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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SD62 YWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SD62 YWJ, 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 SD62 YWJ?

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What year was SD62 YWJ registered?

SD62 YWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is SD62 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 YWJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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