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SV62 YDA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,046 mi
Last recorded113,046 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 YDA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 113,046 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 104,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 95,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,093 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 94,092 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,969 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 86,243 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,544 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 84,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,188 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,138 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,874 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,772 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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SV62 YDA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SV62 YDA, 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 SV62 YDA registered?

SV62 YDA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is SV62 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV62 YDA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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