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SD62 GBX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,164 mi
Last recorded90,164 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 GBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 90,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged both side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2026 90,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged both side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 86,042 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack

Fail 25 Aug 2025 85,955 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2024 82,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f brake slightly lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Aug 2023 78,698 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner & outer tread also slightly damaged inside sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,946 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 64,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 42,609 miles

protection cover fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,447 miles

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

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 GBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GBX, 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 SD62 GBX?

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What year was SD62 GBX registered?

SD62 GBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SD62 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 GBX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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