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SP07 SYL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,543 mi
Last recorded113,543 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 SYL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 113,543 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 106,051 miles

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

Nearside Front drl inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 106,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front drl inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 96,497 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 96,497 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 87,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to minimum limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,948 miles

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

Nearside condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,712 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 69,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,440 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 65,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,966 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,966 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake disc corroded but not seriously weakened (inner face)

Fail 18 Sep 2018 55,866 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake disc corroded but not seriously weakened (inner face)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,260 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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SP07 SYL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP07 SYL, 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.

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What year was SP07 SYL registered?

SP07 SYL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SP07 SYL safe to buy?

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