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SP62 CLZ

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,428 mi
Last recorded119,428 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 CLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 119,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 118,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 117,037 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 109,478 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,446 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,800 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 95,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 91,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,852 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 61,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP62 CLZ 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 SP62 CLZ, 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 SP62 CLZ registered?

SP62 CLZ is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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