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SD62 XUY

2012 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,526 mi
Last recorded71,526 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XUY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 71,526 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 67,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 67,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,899 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 61,899 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 55,774 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 55,774 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,063 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 48,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,957 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 43,956 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,707 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 24,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 24,987 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 9,420 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 7,740 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 XUY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

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

Is SD62 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 XUY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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