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SM62 WPR

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,992 mi
Last recorded75,992 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 WPR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,992 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 75,992 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 73,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

Fail 21 Mar 2025 73,711 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 57,260 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 52,696 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 52,696 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 40,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,451 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 40,451 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,195 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 26,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 21,381 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 21,381 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 19,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 15,186 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 WPR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WPR, 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 WPR registered?

SM62 WPR is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SM62 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 WPR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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