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SK62 WMC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,294 mi
Last recorded161,294 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 WMC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 161,294 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 161,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 149,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 119,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not showing cored

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front fog lamp loose.

Nearside Front wear on brake disc.

Nearside Front wear on tyre edges and cut in side wall.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wear on brake disc.

Offside Front wear on tyre edges.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,755 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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SK62 WMC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SK62 WMC, 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 SK62 WMC registered?

SK62 WMC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is SK62 WMC safe to buy?

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