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SL62 VCO

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,248 mi
Last recorded19,248 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 VCO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 19,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 18,546 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 1 Oct 2024 17,779 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 16,855 miles

Offside Front brake pipe swollen below protective coating

Pass 26 Sep 2022 15,738 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 15,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 15,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hydro bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 14,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 13,902 miles

Nearside Rear nail in inner edge of tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2018 13,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 12,183 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 10,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 8,741 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 VCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

SL62 VCO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is SL62 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 VCO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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