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SM62 MUV

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,349 mi
Last recorded129,349 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 MUV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,349 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 125,568 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 119,777 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 114,105 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Broken (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 100,074 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 100,073 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 94,885 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources l.e.d kit (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,207 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 46,714 miles

rear seat belts could not be tested

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 MUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

SM62 MUV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is SM62 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 MUV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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