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SV62 YDJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,221 mi
Last recorded85,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 85,221 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NF/OF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 77,555 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc back plate loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2025 77,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correct (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc back plate loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2024 64,412 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight perishing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle, outer sills fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 55,296 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both offside and nearside front lower suspension, front arms, inner bushes excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight perishing to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle, outer sills fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,186 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,900 miles

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

Offside Front Slight Wear On Edges Of Tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight Movement Detected at steering Rack N/S/F

Pass 18 Jan 2019 38,483 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 38,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,789 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 YDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SV62 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

SV62 YDJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SV62 YDJ safe to buy?

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