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SM62 RXF

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,315 mi
Last recorded71,315 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 71,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 64,845 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 62,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 59,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,394 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,744 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 51,894 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 51,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2018 44,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 38,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 30,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,362 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 RXF 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 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

SM62 RXF is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is SM62 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 RXF 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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