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SM62 LDL

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,355 mi
Last recorded167,355 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 LDL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 167,355 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 153,784 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit, slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 6 May 2020 139,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,961 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2018 111,786 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 111,786 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,436 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 91,436 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,806 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 76,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 LDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL registered?

SM62 LDL is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SM62 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 LDL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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