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SL62 OSK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,759 mi
Last recorded72,759 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 72,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 62,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 56,399 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive main [DIFF] seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

below car covered in plastic preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2022 56,399 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive main [DIFF] seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

below car covered in plastic preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,152 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,994 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,678 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,712 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,893 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 28,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OSK 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 OSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL62 OSK registered?

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

Is SL62 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 OSK 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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