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SB62 MZF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,842 mi
Last recorded60,842 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 MZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,842 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 60,842 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit mirror (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,593 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 43,593 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,952 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,805 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 MZF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SB62 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

SB62 MZF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 December 2012.

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The MOT history for SB62 MZF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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