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SL62 WDW

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,145 mi
Last recorded105,145 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 WDW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 105,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 105,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,384 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 68,688 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,873 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 58,171 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 45,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,296 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,235 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 WDW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WDW, 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 WDW registered?

SL62 WDW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is SL62 WDW safe to buy?

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