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SM62 FPA

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,737 mi
Last recorded88,737 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 88,737 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,828 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,422 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 84,746 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,887 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 81,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,893 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 70,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 rsc (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 34,847 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 FPA 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 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

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

Is SM62 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 FPA 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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