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SY62 NZJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,654 mi
Last recorded144,654 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 NZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 144,654 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 135,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 135,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,798 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 118,831 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,723 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 86,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,466 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,364 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 77,357 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,137 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer treads

Fail 20 Oct 2016 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres are wearing on outer treads

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,740 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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SY62 NZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SY62 NZJ, 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 SY62 NZJ registered?

SY62 NZJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is SY62 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 NZJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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