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SG62 DPV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,976 mi
Last recorded162,976 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 DPV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 162,976 miles

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

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

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))

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2025 162,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 151,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2024 151,675 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2023 135,692 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2023 135,692 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2022 125,175 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 125,174 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Unable to test as leveling devise keeps altering height (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,068 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 114,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,639 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,072 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 88,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 65,552 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,976 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,326 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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SG62 DPV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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