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SB62 WVW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,582 mi
Last recorded101,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 WVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,582 miles

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

oil leak engine

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,743 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,005 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 22 Jan 2024 80,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side front (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 6 Dec 2022 69,771 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,871 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 67,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,449 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 63,989 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,395 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Dec 2018 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2017 57,406 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 57,403 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,168 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 34,635 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 WVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for SB62 WVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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