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SB62 XNZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,170 mi
Last recorded183,170 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 XNZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 183,170 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 183,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 105,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 87,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sunstrip fitted ,not affecting drivers view of the road

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,195 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 68,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 65,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 30 Mar 2019 57,671 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,925 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 41,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

bonnet difficult to open/ close

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 34,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2015 34,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 XNZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

SB62 XNZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for SB62 XNZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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