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SG62 YSV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,012 mi
Last recorded72,012 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 YSV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully see/inspect pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 65,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,492 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 61,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 59,315 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 59,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 56,763 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,414 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 48,377 miles

Front wipers wearing

brakes will need looking at soon

Pass 10 Nov 2018 36,701 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 30,488 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 30,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,531 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle due to plastic trays

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 YSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

SG62 YSV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is SG62 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 YSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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