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SP62 ULA

2012 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 ULA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 126,510 miles

Brake pipes paint blistering

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Tyre pressure light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 126,510 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes paint blistering

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Tyre pressure light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,696 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Brake pipes paint blistering

Pass 15 Sep 2023 116,691 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 109,062 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 109,061 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 96,376 miles

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level has couple leds inop, also cracked (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips at centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 82,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 69,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,893 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,379 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WORN 2mm

Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WORN 2mm

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 ULA is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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