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SM62 CPE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,731 mi
Last recorded124,731 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 CPE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 124,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,807 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 112,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2023 101,686 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 18 Feb 2022 88,032 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 88,032 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,324 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,336 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,821 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 60,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 42,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake high

Fail 16 Oct 2015 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake high

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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SM62 CPE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM62 CPE, 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 SM62 CPE registered?

SM62 CPE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SM62 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 CPE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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