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SG62 YSC

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,604 mi
Last recorded129,604 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 YSC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 129,604 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 122,357 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,803 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,894 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2020 84,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,635 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 75,635 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,664 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 57,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,827 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,599 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 YSC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

SG62 YSC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is SG62 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 YSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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