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SL62 PZZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,780 mi
Last recorded54,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 PZZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 50,952 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 50,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,266 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 45,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,219 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,773 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 35,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 25,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,981 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 20,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,137 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 PZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

SL62 PZZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is SL62 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 PZZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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