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SB62 TCO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,098 mi
Last recorded97,098 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 97,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

under trays

Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 89,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brakes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,435 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 86,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 79,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 73,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,957 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 40,139 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,277 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,719 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 TCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

SB62 TCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is SB62 TCO safe to buy?

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