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SM62 RSX

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,344 mi
Last recorded121,344 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 121,344 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 121,324 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 121,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy [dpf] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 117,190 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 117,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,205 miles

covers fitted underneath

Fail 2 Feb 2023 106,215 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted underneath

Pass 24 Nov 2021 91,946 miles

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

covers fitted underneath

Fail 23 Nov 2021 91,946 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted underneath

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 68,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 64,880 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 64,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2017 61,292 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,724 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 45,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Pass 5 Dec 2015 33,847 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 RSX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RSX, 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 RSX registered?

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

Is SM62 RSX safe to buy?

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