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ST62 WHU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,124 mi
Last recorded76,124 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 WHU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,124 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,594 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 66,498 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,693 miles

brake pad warning on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,278 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 52,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,102 miles

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

Front tyres worn outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,610 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering 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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ST62 WHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 ST62 WHU, 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 ST62 WHU registered?

ST62 WHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is ST62 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 WHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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