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SP62 ULO

2012 BMW 1 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,683 mi
Last recorded121,683 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 ULO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 109,352 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 96,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,723 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 84,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,622 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 65,618 miles

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

advise front inner brake discs

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,796 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 61,390 miles

protection covers fitted underneath vehicle front to rear

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,487 miles

protection covers fitted front to rear

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,023 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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SP62 ULO is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULO, 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 SP62 ULO registered?

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

Is SP62 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 ULO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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