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SY12 ZSZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,414 mi
Last recorded74,414 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,414 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 49,478 miles

covers fitted to under bonnet and under vehicle restricting access for mot

Fail 19 Nov 2015 49,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to under bonnet and under vehicle restricting access for mot

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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SY12 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY12 ZSZ, 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 SY12 ZSZ registered?

SY12 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is SY12 ZSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 ZSZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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