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SD62 VGJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,940 mi
Last recorded88,940 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 VGJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 88,940 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 81,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 69,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,051 miles

Central All brake disc's have early signs of corrosion and contamination appearing. Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon.

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads worn on or close to 1.5mm legal limit. Monitor and replace soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 60,035 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 54,389 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,532 miles

both rear tyres and o/s front tyre worn to 3mm

engine oil low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 39,609 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 VGJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

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

Is SD62 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 VGJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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