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SY62 OBP

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,889 mi
Last recorded135,889 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 135,889 miles

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

both front headlights have water on lenses but not effecting image

Fail 10 Feb 2026 135,889 miles

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

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

both front headlights have water on lenses but not effecting image

Pass 13 Feb 2025 127,594 miles

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

fr shock absorber bellows split

Pass 20 Feb 2024 120,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 115,233 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 115,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 111,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,039 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,550 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,811 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 84,811 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,171 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 OBP 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 OBP, 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 OBP registered?

SY62 OBP is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SY62 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 OBP 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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