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SM61 WNV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,588 mi
Last recorded147,588 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 WNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 147,588 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 145,951 miles

Front shockers are weak

Offside Front fog light is smashed

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

Rear shockers are weak

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2020 142,784 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 142,784 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust dpf filter flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 139,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 138,250 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 119,818 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 119,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,289 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing onedges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,229 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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SM61 WNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM61 WNV, 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 SM61 WNV registered?

SM61 WNV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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