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YY62 LOJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,597 mi
Last recorded16,597 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 LOJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 16,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Damage to offside front chassis, inner wing and surrounding areas

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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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YY62 LOJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YY62 LOJ, 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 YY62 LOJ registered?

YY62 LOJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is YY62 LOJ safe to buy?

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