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SH62 MWN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,985 mi
Last recorded84,985 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 84,985 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 77,636 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,824 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most ends of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 69,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most ends of both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very low. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 62,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,586 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,617 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 48,617 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 44,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 41,341 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 41,329 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,790 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,382 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 33,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 28,923 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 MWN 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 73.3%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

SH62 MWN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is SH62 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 MWN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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