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SL62 MMV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,680 mi
Last recorded94,680 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 94,680 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 85,752 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,002 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,213 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 63,901 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 55,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 50,685 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 45,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 36,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,233 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 MMV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

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

Is SL62 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 MMV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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