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BG62 SSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 SSX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 106,188 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 106,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 105,978 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust Flexy Slightly Worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,382 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 85,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 80,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 76,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,885 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 73,450 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wiper Blade slightly Smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 73,450 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wiper Blade slightly Smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 67,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 56,511 miles

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

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

all x4 brake disc`s worn and corroded (pads ok)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2017 46,103 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 35,778 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 28,565 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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BG62 SSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG62 SSX, 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 BG62 SSX registered?

BG62 SSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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