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SD62 WZM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,446 mi
Last recorded65,446 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 WZM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 65,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 60,777 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 60,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,061 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 44,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 44,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pad wear indicator loose (not connected to pad )

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 40,722 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,705 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 37,702 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,376 miles

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

handbrake just whin limits

Pass 22 Apr 2019 29,702 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 28,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 27,643 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,732 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 WZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

SD62 WZM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is SD62 WZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 WZM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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