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SG62 DSE

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 DSE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 80,578 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 80,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,086 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 77,077 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,117 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,117 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 52,824 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 52,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,587 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 44,586 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 32,530 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 29,635 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 29,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 23,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 15,742 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 8,530 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 8,023 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 DSE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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