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SL62 VXG

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,645 mi
Last recorded83,645 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 83,645 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,420 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 72,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 59,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 51,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,863 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,211 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn slightly

slight play in steering rack inner joints (offside

under trays fitted obscuring view of other components

Fail 21 Sep 2016 26,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn slightly

slight play in steering rack inner joints (offside

under trays fitted obscuring view of other components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,055 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 VXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

SL62 VXG is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is SL62 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 VXG 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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