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SD62 ODR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,474 mi
Last recorded66,474 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 ODR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 66,474 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake pedal has slight travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 62,249 miles

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 57,067 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 56,601 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 48,507 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 48,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,958 miles

All tyres perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,118 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,268 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front horn inop.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Just less than 10 mm circle (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,783 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 ODR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ODR, 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 ODR?

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What year was SD62 ODR registered?

SD62 ODR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SD62 ODR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 ODR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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