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SD62 VDR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,962 mi
Last recorded58,962 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex deuterated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,822 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 50,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 48,713 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 43,323 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 38,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 33,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 28,727 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 25,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge,close to legal limit

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

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 VDR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

SD62 VDR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SD62 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 VDR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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