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SL62 RZF

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,225 mi
Last recorded86,225 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 RZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 86,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 80,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 80,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 72,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 69,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 61,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 44,015 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,785 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wear on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Wear on outer edges

Fail 26 Sep 2016 27,390 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre Wear on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Wear on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 RZF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RZF, 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 RZF registered?

SL62 RZF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SL62 RZF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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