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AO62 SFZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,612 mi
Last recorded122,612 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 SFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,612 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 114,888 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear no plate cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2021 114,589 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear no plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,005 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,281 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,337 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2016 89,676 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2016 89,676 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

child seats fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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AO62 SFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO62 SFZ, 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 AO62 SFZ registered?

AO62 SFZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AO62 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 SFZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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