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SG62 FXM

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,967 mi
Last recorded88,967 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 88,967 miles

Brake wear warning light on dashboard, pads good, fluid level good, brake test passed. Further investigation required.

Rear Parking brake application imbalanced it appears the system requires adjustment or repair soon. Efficiencies only just met.

Fail 30 Oct 2025 88,915 miles

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

Brake wear warning light on dashboard, pads good, fluid level good, brake test passed. Further investigation required.

Rear Parking brake application imbalanced it appears the system requires adjustment or repair soon. Efficiencies only just met.

Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,519 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lit on dash. all pads good, fluid level good, brake test good, suspect wear sensor fault, further investigation required.

Parking brake application imbalanced, efficiency ok, it appears the system requires adjustment or repair, further investigation required.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,379 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 79,266 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very poor effort recorded it would appear system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,083 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lagging slightly in operation, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair soon.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,173 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 68,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,340 miles

Offside Front steering tie rod has slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,495 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 54,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

front wipers worn

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,469 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)

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 FXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FXM, 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

How do I check the history of SG62 FXM?

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What year was SG62 FXM registered?

SG62 FXM is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SG62 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 FXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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