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SK62 OYL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,458 mi
Last recorded77,458 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 OYL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,458 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre (screw) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2025 75,486 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 75,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,572 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 66,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,625 miles

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

front shock absorber dust covers torn

Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 44,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replacement due to rubber bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend replacement due to rubber bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level very low

Pass 16 Jan 2019 36,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 28,932 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 6 Feb 2016 16,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover/undertray

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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SK62 OYL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SK62 OYL, 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 SK62 OYL registered?

SK62 OYL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is SK62 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK62 OYL 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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