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SD62 SWJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,717 mi
Last recorded93,717 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 93,717 miles

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

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

engine cover undertrays

Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,359 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 78,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked on weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall damaged showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,544 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,788 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4x (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 55,788 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 55,770 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,373 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,204 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 SWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWJ, 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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What year was SD62 SWJ registered?

SD62 SWJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SD62 SWJ safe to buy?

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