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SB62 MHU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

60,771 mi
Last recorded60,771 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 MHU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 60,771 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

warning light for brakes on, NSF pad wear wire broken off.

Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,507 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,407 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 49,407 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 45,261 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 41,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 37,432 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 32,905 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall thorn/wood stuck in sidewall

advise rear pads appear low

slight smearing front wipers

Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,733 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 26,102 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 18,852 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 MHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SB62 MHU, 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 SB62 MHU registered?

SB62 MHU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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