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ST62 EOY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 EOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 91,687 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 85,214 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,053 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 59,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front slight play in osf track rod arm inner joint, also emitting knocking noise

Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,065 miles

Nearside Front pad sensor wire missing

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Nov 2016 45,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front pad sensor wire missing

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,483 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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ST62 EOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ST62 EOY, 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 ST62 EOY registered?

ST62 EOY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is ST62 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 EOY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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