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SL62 FFD

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,825 mi
Last recorded91,825 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 FFD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 91,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 80,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 67,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 63,558 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 63,558 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe bulging in several places (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 59,420 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2022 59,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 55,914 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 53,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section slight swelling under pipe coating (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 49,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2018 43,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 33,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 23,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 20,166 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 FFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

SL62 FFD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is SL62 FFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 FFD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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