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SH62 YLN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,908 mi
Last recorded75,908 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 YLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,908 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 75,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 63,566 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 58,833 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,884 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 50,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 33,119 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 25,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2016 18,984 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 13,862 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Nov 2015 13,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split

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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SH62 YLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH62 YLN, 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 SH62 YLN registered?

SH62 YLN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is SH62 YLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 YLN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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