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SL62 UYH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,152 mi
Last recorded116,152 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UYH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,152 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 102,954 miles

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

condensation in near side headlamp

dust cover insecure near side rear shock absorber

engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2024 102,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

condensation in near side headlamp

dust cover insecure near side rear shock absorber

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Jul 2024 102,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer removed straight pipe fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Occasional misfire from engine

Offside Rear Handbrake has minimal efficiency shown when handbrake applied

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 84,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,530 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,884 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 67,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 55,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 50,658 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 39,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 24,405 miles

n/sf tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 1 Oct 2015 24,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/sf tyre worn on outside edge

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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SL62 UYH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL62 UYH, 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 SL62 UYH registered?

SL62 UYH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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