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SD62 RFL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,125 mi
Last recorded111,125 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 RFL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 111,125 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF INSIDE EDGES. 225/40 18. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre NO REPAIR. 225/40 18. ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/35 18. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY 18% ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear X2 NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS VERY POOR.

Fail 23 Aug 2025 110,359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF INSIDE EDGES. 225/40 18. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre NO REPAIR. 225/40 18. ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/35 18. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 WORN AND PITTED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY 18% ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear X2 NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS VERY POOR.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,150 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 103,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 93,027 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 83,962 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,678 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,637 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 61,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 58,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 54,585 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 54,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 49,205 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2016 49,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise 2xrear tyres soon

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 RFL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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