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SA62 DCV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 DCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 59,999 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 55,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,735 miles

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,146 miles

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

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

Under shields fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 29,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 26,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,550 miles

undercovers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,686 miles

cracks developing in o/s/f tyre tread

plastic undersides and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,077 miles

plastic outer sill covers and undercover fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 1 Oct 2016 17,367 miles

front inner discs slight corrosion

undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,856 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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SA62 DCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA62 DCV, 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 SA62 DCV registered?

SA62 DCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is SA62 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 DCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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