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SL62 FDU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,578 mi
Last recorded162,578 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 FDU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 162,578 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2025 138,334 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 108,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm rear t.c.a ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,153 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,900 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 70,709 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2015 55,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

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 FDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL62 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

SL62 FDU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is SL62 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 FDU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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