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SL62 XOK

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,749 mi
Last recorded55,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 XOK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 55,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 55,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,824 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 52,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 49,508 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5017 cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,009 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 47,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 41,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 36,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 23,096 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 15,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat not allowing full examination of seat belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

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 XOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL62 XOK registered?

SL62 XOK is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SL62 XOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 XOK 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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