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SH62 CVX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,487 mi
Last recorded81,487 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 CVX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 81,487 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 81,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges and 1.70mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BORDERLINE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges and 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 72,285 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 72,282 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 68,070 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 68,070 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,324 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 43,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 37,181 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 29,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 21,265 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,619 miles

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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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SH62 CVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH62 CVX, 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 SH62 CVX registered?

SH62 CVX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SH62 CVX safe to buy?

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