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SH62 YSU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,531 mi
Last recorded145,531 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 YSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 145,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 133,819 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 126,438 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 126,438 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,146 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,223 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,857 miles

rattle from inside exhaust

Fail 21 Nov 2015 86,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rattle from inside exhaust

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 YSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YSU, 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 SH62 YSU?

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What year was SH62 YSU registered?

SH62 YSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is SH62 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 YSU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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