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SA62 JSU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 JSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,342 miles

covers under vehicle full inspection pf pipes etc cannot be carried out

Fail 11 Sep 2025 56,310 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 54,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 54,810 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o\s and n\s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,212 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,087 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 51,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,997 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,904 miles

Cannot fully inspect vehicle due to undertrays

Nearside Rear seat belt cannot be checked due to child seat.

Fail 16 Oct 2019 42,902 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Cannot fully inspect vehicle due to undertrays

Nearside Rear seat belt cannot be checked due to child seat.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 34,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 31,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,724 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 JSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA62 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

SA62 JSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SA62 JSU safe to buy?

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