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SG62 APY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,054 mi
Last recorded38,054 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 APY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2026 38,054 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, front most arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,270 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,055 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,319 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking With Age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 30,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,220 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 26,482 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,314 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 21,242 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted time of test,

Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,425 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 10,985 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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SG62 APY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG62 APY, 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 SG62 APY registered?

SG62 APY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is SG62 APY safe to buy?

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