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YC62 SNY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 SNY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 104,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 98,187 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2025 98,187 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2024 88,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,733 miles

play on os front inner tie rod

Fail 28 Apr 2023 78,733 miles

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

play on os front inner tie rod

Pass 3 May 2022 61,359 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 58,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 58,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached forward arm - forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 51,450 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 51,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,222 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,040 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 27,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,485 miles

All 4 tyres perishing/cracking on outer edges of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 16,715 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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YC62 SNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC62 SNY, 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

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What year was YC62 SNY registered?

YC62 SNY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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