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SM62 FHH

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,436 mi
Last recorded77,436 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 FHH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,436 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 61,682 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,555 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,180 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,775 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2016 22,209 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,054 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 FHH is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FHH, 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 SM62 FHH registered?

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

Is SM62 FHH safe to buy?

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