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SM62 RTU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,088 mi
Last recorded65,088 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2020 65,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 51,795 miles

under - trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 41,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,812 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,092 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre tread bald 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 RTU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

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

Is SM62 RTU safe to buy?

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