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SY62 NZK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 NZK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 74,586 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,217 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,116 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,912 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,948 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 50,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,788 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,671 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 34,671 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,380 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 NZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SY62 NZK, 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

How do I check the history of SY62 NZK?

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What year was SY62 NZK registered?

SY62 NZK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SY62 NZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 NZK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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