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SL62 GGJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 GGJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 May 2025 97,897 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,242 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 86,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,256 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,665 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 37,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 26,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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 GGJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

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

Is SL62 GGJ safe to buy?

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