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SL62 VXS

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,570 mi
Last recorded92,570 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 VXS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 92,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlights have slight condensation in lenses

washers working but pump may be partially blocked

Pass 25 Apr 2025 85,904 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,894 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 84,894 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,994 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 64,930 miles

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 24 Oct 2020 62,603 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 62,603 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,723 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,708 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 52,455 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 35,222 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 VXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

SL62 VXS is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is SL62 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 VXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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