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SM62 WPX

2012 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,583 mi
Last recorded50,583 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 WPX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,426 miles

brake warning light on

steering reqs tracked

Fail 22 Mar 2018 39,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35x18 run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning light on

steering reqs tracked

Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,612 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 27,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,644 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 WPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WPX, 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 WPX registered?

SM62 WPX is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is SM62 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 WPX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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