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SM62 WFJ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,836 mi
Last recorded182,836 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 WFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 182,836 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 169,897 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 169,897 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 136,412 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 136,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,997 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 113,988 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 88,388 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,188 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 33,339 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 33,339 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 33,159 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,003 miles

Nearside Front Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outside 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 WFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

SM62 WFJ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is SM62 WFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 WFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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