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SD62 RBO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 102,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 102,414 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 102,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,273 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit 225/45/17 dot2320 (5.2.3 (e))

No oil on dipstick add 1.5ltr oil to bring to minimum foe emission test , service light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on limit 225/45/17 dot0519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit 225/45/17 dot 4319 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,273 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit 225/45/17 dot2320 (5.2.3 (e))

No oil on dipstick add 1.5ltr oil to bring to minimum foe emission test , service light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on limit 225/45/17 dot0519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit 225/45/17 dot 4319 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,675 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside registration plate lamp light intensity reduced

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges 225/45/17

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge 225/45/17

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 15 Nov 2021 94,761 miles

Emissions not tested insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on edges 225/45/17

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside registration plate lamp light intensity reduced

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily on inside edge 225/45/17

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,603 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,682 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,715 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,074 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,359 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 31,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 RBO 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 71.4%.

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

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