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SD62 EFR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,282 mi
Last recorded75,282 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 EFR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 75,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,376 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,906 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 61,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 54,492 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 46,817 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 40,987 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,477 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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SD62 EFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel 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 SD62 EFR, 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 SD62 EFR registered?

SD62 EFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is SD62 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 EFR 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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