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SD62 SWY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,863 mi
Last recorded143,863 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 SWY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 143,863 miles

engine cover undertrays plastic sills

Pass 15 Aug 2023 138,703 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 138,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 130,291 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 96,820 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,398 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,727 miles

engine covers and undertrays don't allow a check of some parts

Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays don't allow a check of some parts

Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,618 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 SWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SWY, 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

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What year was SD62 SWY registered?

SD62 SWY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SD62 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 SWY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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