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SM62 RVW

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,952 mi
Last recorded64,952 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 64,952 miles

Offside Front subframe mount corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,096 miles

All front undertrays are missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade has worn out

Runflat tyres fitted to the front, but not the rear

Pass 28 Jun 2024 57,091 miles

Both front arch liners are damaged

Front Bumper cover lower fixings are missing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Right hand rear mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Has runflat tyres fitted to the front, but not on the rear

Nearside Front Wheel is slightly damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper cover lower fixings are missing

Rear Wiper blade has worn out

Fail 28 Jun 2024 57,091 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front arch liners are damaged

Front Bumper cover lower fixings are missing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Right hand rear mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Has runflat tyres fitted to the front, but not on the rear

Nearside Front Wheel is slightly damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Bumper cover lower fixings are missing

Rear Wiper blade has worn out

Pass 19 Jul 2023 49,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 40,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,779 miles

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

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 33,125 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 29,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 17,208 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 14,284 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,194 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 RVW is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

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

Is SM62 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 RVW 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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