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YG62 SUH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,329 mi
Last recorded98,329 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SUH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,329 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 98,329 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,586 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 85,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,091 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 69,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 52,453 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 52,324 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,616 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 SUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YG62 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

YG62 SUH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is YG62 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 SUH shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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