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SM62 VYU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,981 mi
Last recorded105,981 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 VYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 105,981 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 97,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,559 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 90,559 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 83,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,303 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 56,303 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,870 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,246 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (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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SM62 VYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYU, 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 SM62 VYU registered?

SM62 VYU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is SM62 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 VYU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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