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YF62 SYT

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,827 mi
Last recorded156,827 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 SYT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 156,827 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 156,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 146,793 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 131,437 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 131,437 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 129,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 128,782 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 128,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,691 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 104,691 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,322 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 79,142 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 Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 34,098 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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YF62 SYT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YF62 SYT, 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 YF62 SYT registered?

YF62 SYT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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