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SD62 VDT

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,073 mi
Last recorded35,073 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VDT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 35,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 34,216 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 32,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 30,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 29,526 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 29,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,233 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 28,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 26,435 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 15 Aug 2017 23,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 19,635 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,892 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 VDT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

SD62 VDT is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SD62 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 VDT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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