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SB62 SVN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,834 mi
Last recorded62,834 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 62,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 53,619 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 46,103 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 36,725 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 33,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 29,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 23,803 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2017 16,343 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 11,274 miles

engine cover fitted

rear wiper is split

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 9,971 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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 SVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SVN, 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

How do I check the history of SB62 SVN?

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What year was SB62 SVN registered?

SB62 SVN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is SB62 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 SVN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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