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SY62 OAA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 OAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has moisture inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 70,414 miles

Front Position lamp not working x 2 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Has moisture inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 65,924 miles

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

a/c condensor poor condition+leaking

general underbody components corroded

moisture in n/s headlamp

n/s/f wheel slight distortion

n/s/r tyre edge worn +sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre edge worn+pressure low

play in o/s of steering rack

rear wiper worn

Fail 24 Apr 2025 65,923 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

a/c condensor poor condition+leaking

general underbody components corroded

moisture in n/s headlamp

n/s/f wheel slight distortion

n/s/r tyre edge worn +sidewall damaged

o/s/r tyre edge worn+pressure low

play in o/s of steering rack

rear wiper worn

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,563 miles

Air con condenser leaking uv die

Drive belt starting to crack

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Knocking from steering rack/inner joint

Offside Front Worn smooth on edges

Offside Rear Wearing inside edge and perished in tread

Rear Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Oct 2022 60,867 miles

A/C condenser leaking uv die

Couple of cracks appearing on drive belt

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

Knock from steering (steering rack/inner joint)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre smooth outside edge

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,613 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 15 Oct 2021 54,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,585 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 49,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,021 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside / Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 45,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,362 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 34,929 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,724 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,343 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items.

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 OAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OAA, 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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SY62 OAA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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