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SB62 UZU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,675 mi
Last recorded97,675 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 UZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 97,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,016 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 76,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2022 69,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 49,687 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,179 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 33,935 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 25,731 miles

Rear wiper blade split, smearing rear windscreen.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 25,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade split, smearing rear windscreen.

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 UZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU?

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What year was SB62 UZU registered?

SB62 UZU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is SB62 UZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 UZU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB62 UZU have outstanding finance?

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