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SB62 JWK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,851 mi
Last recorded109,851 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 JWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge wearing outer edge (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive there is alot of oil underside of vehicle not dripping excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

message on screen on dash Drive train continue the journey at a moderate speed. full performance not available. have the problem checked by service

Fail 29 Jan 2025 101,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge wearing outer edge (225/45 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive there is alot of oil underside of vehicle not dripping excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

message on screen on dash Drive train continue the journey at a moderate speed. full performance not available. have the problem checked by service

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,102 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 80,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Dec 2021 71,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 66,235 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 60,095 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 60,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225/45/17w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,518 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,378 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 53,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 40,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,602 miles

Front brake discs worn corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 32,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 23,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets inop (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

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 JWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB62 JWK, 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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SB62 JWK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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