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SL62 UYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,522 mi
Last recorded86,522 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front condensation on inside of headlight, beam pattern not affected

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,568 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 80,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Cut To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 71,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 62,561 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 56,639 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 44,541 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 33,956 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 33,956 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 23,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 10,413 miles

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 UYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UYU, 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 SL62 UYU registered?

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

Is SL62 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 UYU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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