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SM62 VYV

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,421 mi
Last recorded33,421 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 VYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 33,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 33,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 28,686 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge + cracked ( run flat ) 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 28,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/180 (run flat ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge + cracked ( run flat ) 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 27,035 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 26,439 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 24,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 22,367 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 22,366 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 21,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 19,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 17,331 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 14,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 12,225 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 VYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

SM62 VYV is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is SM62 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 VYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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