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SL62 OFR

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,977 mi
Last recorded93,977 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 OFR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 93,977 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 93,977 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,357 miles

under trays fitted ...front tyres have signs of wearing on edges ...

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,727 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,158 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished in tread area

Fail 21 Sep 2015 14,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished in tread area

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 OFR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

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

Is SL62 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 OFR 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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