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SB62 HRN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,509 mi
Last recorded73,509 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 HRN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 73,509 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 66,004 miles

corrosion rear axle

covers underneath

Fail 31 Oct 2024 65,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear axle

covers underneath

Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,908 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 47,662 miles

Offside Front steering arm has free play

Fail 31 Oct 2022 47,662 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has free play

Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,737 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 34,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 28,210 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 28,030 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 22,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,033 miles

limited access due to underbody sound proofing.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 9,632 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 9,265 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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SB62 HRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB62 HRN, 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 SB62 HRN registered?

SB62 HRN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is SB62 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 HRN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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