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SH62 SCV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,906 mi
Last recorded91,906 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 SCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 84,109 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest point measures 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,678 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Feb 2022 74,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,467 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,294 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 50,881 miles

Rear Oil leak ON DIFF ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,815 miles

Oil leakage at rear diff.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front. Balding on outer.Nearside pass and No more.225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear.225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,493 miles

EML light on

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 SCV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

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

Is SH62 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 SCV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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