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SG62 DPO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,992 mi
Last recorded168,992 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 DPO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 168,992 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 168,992 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 157,084 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 157,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe and Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 142,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake Calliper Retaining Spring Missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,623 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 116,836 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,119 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,731 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 90,731 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 80,499 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 80,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SG62 DPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SG62 DPO, 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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SG62 DPO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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