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SO62 JSU

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,836 mi
Last recorded134,836 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 JSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 134,836 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 121,925 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 121,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 110,516 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Nearside and offside rear tyres ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,677 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,632 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 81,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 71,476 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,779 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,176 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 45,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SO62 JSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SO62 JSU, 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 SO62 JSU registered?

SO62 JSU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is SO62 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO62 JSU 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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