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YG62 SZU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,697 mi
Last recorded126,697 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,697 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 116,316 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,753 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,863 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 92,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 80,866 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,469 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 71,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,272 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 49,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,820 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 19 Dec 2017 32,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 16 Jan 2017 14,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 14,346 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,212 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 SZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YG62 SZU registered?

YG62 SZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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