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SL62 CGK

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,793 mi
Last recorded94,793 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 CGK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 94,793 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 94,793 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 90,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,145 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 83,360 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 83,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,797 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 79,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 69,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,320 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 45,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 45,164 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 27,615 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,211 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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SL62 CGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL62 CGK, 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 SL62 CGK registered?

SL62 CGK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is SL62 CGK safe to buy?

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