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SL62 KJZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,845 mi
Last recorded114,845 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 KJZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,845 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 114,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2024 106,963 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,089 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 99,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 91,083 miles

Front Exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,728 miles

both front tyres ON legal limit

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,011 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 69,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 47,240 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 47,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,170 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 KJZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

SL62 KJZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is SL62 KJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 KJZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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