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YG62 SOC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,907 mi
Last recorded93,907 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SOC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,907 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 87,189 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 63,322 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warming on in red (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,243 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,780 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 29,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 23,016 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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YG62 SOC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG62 SOC, 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 YG62 SOC registered?

YG62 SOC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is YG62 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 SOC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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