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SD62 RDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,819 mi
Last recorded93,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,819 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 93,819 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,341 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy Rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 92,339 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy Rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,582 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 89,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy and rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,507 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 81,507 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc's have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 47,546 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,833 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,206 miles

sill floor and engine covers

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Fail 16 Sep 2015 31,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 PIRELLI RIUNFLAT (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

sill floor and engine covers

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 RDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is SD62 RDX safe to buy?

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