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SN62 FYR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,276 mi
Last recorded78,276 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN62 FYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 78,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 76,699 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 76,574 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 69,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021 67,818 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 56,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 42,642 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,667 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 36,667 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,518 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 28,073 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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SN62 FYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SN62 FYR, 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 SN62 FYR?

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What year was SN62 FYR registered?

SN62 FYR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is SN62 FYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN62 FYR 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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