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SP62 VYW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,396 mi
Last recorded61,396 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 61,396 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge and tread slightly cut

nearside front daytime running light inoperative

slight oil leak

slight play in offside front steering mechanism

Fail 26 Sep 2025 61,396 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge and tread slightly cut

nearside front daytime running light inoperative

slight oil leak

slight play in offside front steering mechanism

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,489 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))

both front brake pipes coating swelled

slight play in offside front steering mechanism

Fail 24 Sep 2024 57,489 miles

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

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))

both front brake pipes coating swelled

slight play in offside front steering mechanism

Pass 26 Sep 2023 53,516 miles

slight play in offside front steering mechanism

Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 44,362 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 44,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt stuck not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected side repeater not working (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside number plate light inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,198 miles

both front brake pipes coating slightly swelled

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

slight play in offside front steering mechanism

Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 30,150 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,386 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 16,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement oil is leaking from the bush. (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside 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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SP62 VYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP62 VYW, 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 SP62 VYW registered?

SP62 VYW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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