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SD62 XVG

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,277 mi
Last recorded60,277 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 XVG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 60,277 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 60,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 52,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 52,820 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads low nsr estimated 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres 225 40 R 18 92 Y RSC rear tyres 245 35 R 18 88 Y RSC type

Fail 30 Aug 2025 52,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both poor amount of fluid coming out screen wash is full up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder where chalked tyre worn on shoulder 3mm of tread nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads low nsr estimated 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres 225 40 R 18 92 Y RSC rear tyres 245 35 R 18 88 Y RSC type

Pass 26 Jul 2024 43,180 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 43,180 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure /clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 40,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 40,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 35,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,271 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,414 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,635 miles

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

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 29 Aug 2018 22,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 22,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 15,045 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,431 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 XVG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

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

Is SD62 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 XVG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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