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SM62 ENE

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 81,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 81,242 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,613 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,608 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,928 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 61,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Wearing On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/Wearing On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 51,881 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 46,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,072 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 35,906 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,076 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted preventing full visual inspection on some components

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly cracked and perished in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing unevenly on outer edge, also slightly cracked and perished in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 20,782 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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SM62 ENE is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM62 ENE, 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 ENE registered?

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

Is SM62 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 ENE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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