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SH62 SBX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,664 mi
Last recorded90,664 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 SBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 90,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,820 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,097 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2021 58,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2020 53,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,946 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 35,804 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,545 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 SBX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBX, 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 SH62 SBX?

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What year was SH62 SBX registered?

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

Is SH62 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 SBX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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