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SB62 WVK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,193 mi
Last recorded79,193 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,193 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,901 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,126 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,261 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,352 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 47,671 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 40,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 34,427 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,439 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,863 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 WVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WVK, 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 WVK?

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What year was SB62 WVK registered?

SB62 WVK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is SB62 WVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 WVK shows 11 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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