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SL62 FDY

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,328 mi
Last recorded162,328 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 162,328 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 139,447 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,598 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2021 120,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,460 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2015 67,422 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 FDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FDY, 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 SL62 FDY registered?

SL62 FDY is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is SL62 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 FDY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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