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SL62 YOT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,281 mi
Last recorded87,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 YOT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 76,260 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 65,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 65,964 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 53,432 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 53,432 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,358 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,337 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 321,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

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 YOT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 SL62 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

SL62 YOT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is SL62 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 YOT 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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