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SH62 CXC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,407 mi
Last recorded113,407 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 CXC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,407 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 113,407 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 112,249 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 112,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,854 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 90,250 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 90,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,311 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All of (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 47,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,443 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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SH62 CXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CXC, 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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What year was SH62 CXC registered?

SH62 CXC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is SH62 CXC safe to buy?

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