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SA62 RXU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,305 mi
Last recorded61,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 RXU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 61,305 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 61,305 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 39,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 32,575 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,406 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 27,734 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 27,734 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 25,372 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 21,735 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play at inner rack joint. ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,567 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 17,566 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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 24 Sep 2016 13,959 miles

Front Tyres have shouldered tread wear on outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2015 12,042 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 RXU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

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

Is SA62 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 RXU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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