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SL62 VBN

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,459 mi
Last recorded54,459 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 54,459 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 54,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 42,577 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 38,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 38,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 215/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,630 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 35,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre in very poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2022 32,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,634 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 30,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 28,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 26,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,016 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,538 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking in the tread.

Offside Front Tyre has cracking in the tread.

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread.

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 VBN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

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

Is SL62 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 VBN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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