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SP62 ZYL

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,469 mi
Last recorded67,469 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 ZYL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 52,900 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 50,935 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 50,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2020 46,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,753 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 40,753 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes fluctuating on test (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs are corroded across surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs are corroded across braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 36,550 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,316 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 25,548 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 23,612 miles

Child seat fitter to nearside rear seat. Not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in offside front steering arm inner joint

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 ZYL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

SP62 ZYL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SP62 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 ZYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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