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SM62 DYO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,280 mi
Last recorded22,280 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 DYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 22,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 22,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,830 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

rear wiper blade torn

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2015 16,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front inner steering arm joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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SM62 DYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM62 DYO, 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 SM62 DYO?

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What year was SM62 DYO registered?

SM62 DYO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is SM62 DYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 DYO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM62 DYO have outstanding finance?

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