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SL62 FEU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,769 mi
Last recorded118,769 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 FEU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 118,769 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 104,925 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 100,000 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,878 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,550 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 73,411 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,701 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,058 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 45,058 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 28,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges badly but not in central 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,453 miles

both front tyres, outer edges, on limits.

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 FEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FEU, 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 FEU registered?

SL62 FEU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SL62 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 FEU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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