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SL62 OTG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,682 mi
Last recorded112,682 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 112,682 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2026 112,682 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 106,508 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 106,508 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2024 89,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside slighlty worn 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 76,849 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED unit. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 70,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED unit. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,449 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,779 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,764 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,229 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,837 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,069 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 OTG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTG, 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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SL62 OTG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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