MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()
Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not connected
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has got a bulge on outer sidewall & split to inner cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()
Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not connected
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lightly scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and sat nav mount ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
emissions readings too low to register
under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC62 SZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 YC62 SZU, 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 SZU registered?
YC62 SZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2012.
Is YC62 SZU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC62 SZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YC62 SZU have outstanding finance?
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