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SL62 FDX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,977 mi
Last recorded122,977 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 122,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both cover worn.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 119,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 108,234 miles

Engine Cover An Under Tray's Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox Seal Misting Of Oil

Pass 16 May 2023 102,823 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Seal Misting Of Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 98,554 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 98,487 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 95,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,644 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 85,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 78,926 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,103 miles

offside front steering arm tie rod play

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 FDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FDX, 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 SL62 FDX?

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What year was SL62 FDX registered?

SL62 FDX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is SL62 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 FDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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