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SD62 XUV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,798 mi
Last recorded55,798 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XUV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 53,574 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 53,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 51,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 49,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low,tread on 3,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2023 49,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low,tread on 3,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2022 45,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge area slightly cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2022 45,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 2.4mm,worn low in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge area slightly cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both sides parking brake effort low,150/160

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 26,250 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,593 miles

Plastic panels fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components

Fail 21 Sep 2016 22,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic panels fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 17,718 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 XUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

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

Is SD62 XUV safe to buy?

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