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SL62 UOS

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,639 mi
Last recorded81,639 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 UOS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 81,639 miles

underseal undanethealth

Fail 20 May 2026 81,639 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underseal undanethealth

Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,624 miles

Rear under the vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexi hose coating swallen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 79,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear to flexi hose coating swallen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 77,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,664 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 73,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,417 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2018 64,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,428 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,776 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 1 Nov 2016 53,776 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,458 miles

Front brake pads some wear

Fail 31 Oct 2015 39,458 miles

Front brake pads some wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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 UOS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UOS, 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 UOS registered?

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

Is SL62 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 UOS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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