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SA62 ELS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,846 mi
Last recorded75,846 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 ELS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 75,846 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp misted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2026 75,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front head lamp misted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damaged inner side also cracking 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2025 70,469 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns os front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2024 63,656 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,574 miles

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

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 56,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 49,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall damage on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

something rattling/vibrating in exhaust system

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2021 39,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 27,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 23,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 18,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 13,674 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 11,920 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 ELS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ELS, 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 SA62 ELS registered?

SA62 ELS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is SA62 ELS safe to buy?

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