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SY62 UWJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,845 mi
Last recorded77,845 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 77,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2025 67,814 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,503 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,697 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,734 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth but has raised type tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 20,315 miles

slight pitting on front discs

Pass 15 Dec 2020 17,594 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 17,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 17,014 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 16,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 10,478 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 10,478 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,156 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 UWJ 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

SY62 UWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is SY62 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 UWJ 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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